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Eye on DP City and Business Calendar Monday, February 15 Toastmasters Thursday, February 18 LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING 7 p.m. Dana Point Harbor Toasmas- City Hall Offices Closed ters meets every Tuesday at the Dana Dana Point Coastal Arts Contest Series City Hall offices will be closed in Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, 7:30 p.m. Artistic Director Berenika observance of President’s Day. 949.496.2275, www.danaharbor.freeto- Schmitz presents the first concert of the 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, asthost.ws series featuring cellist Laszlo Mezo and www.danapoint.org pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. Tickets $12 Wednesday, February 17 adults, $8 students, seniors and military. Tuesday, February 16 St. Edwards Church, 33926 Calle la Sunrise Rotary Club Primavera, 949.542.8361 Storytime at the Library 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise DP 10:30-11 a.m. Join Mrs. Carolyn for a Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at Coastmasters Dana Point fun-filled half hour of songs and stories the Ritz-Carlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point for toddlers and preschoolers at the 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachro- (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Dana Point Public Library. 33841 Niguel tary.com Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, Road, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org

Dana Point’s Top1 5 Hottest Topics What’s Up With... located at Golden Lantern and Del Avion in three weeks; SCE officials have stated that cut in the upcoming budget has ballooned to 1 Last week: N/a • Weeks on the chart: 9 Dana Point. only three such inadvertent soundings had $33.9 million, CUSD’s Deputy Superintendent, A note was passed to the teller and the occurred in the prior 25-plus years. Business & Support Services Ron Lebs told …. Harbor Revitalization suspect indicated that he had a weapon, This siren—SC 11—is located in south- trustees on Tuesday night. Moves Forward? though none was seen during the incident. east San Clemente at the intersection of Lebs, giving trustees a budget update, said The robber fled with an undisclosed sum of Avenida Junipero and El Camino Real. Ac- the governor proposes to reduce the amount money. He has been seen driving away in cording to sources who heard the siren, the of money given to schools for each student THE LATEST: Dana Point City Council voted some sort of dark colored sedan. sound only lasted for around 20 seconds or in class each day—currently $43—so that unanimously in favor of approving the Califor- He followed that robbery up on Tues- less but did have the more familiar “growl” will push CUSD’s projected deficit from a nia Coastal Commission’s (CCC) suggested day, Feb. 9 when he hit a Home Savings of sound associated with a real emergency. projected $21 million to nearly $34 million. modifications to Dana Point Local Coastal America branch at 24380 Moulton Parkway Residents from as far as Dana Point re- School districts, like cities, cannot run Program Amendment 06-03 (LCPA06-03) for in Laguna Woods at about 4 p.m. ported hearing it. deficits, and must keep a 2 percent reserve, the land-use component of the Dana Point This 15th hold up makes him one of “All indications are that a siren did which is about what CUSD has. The district Harbor Revitalization Plan at the Feb. 8 City the most prolific bank robbers in Orange sound,” said Tucker, who just last week is one of 10 in the county that has admitted Council meeting. County history prompting a stepped-up ef- notified City Council during its regularly it may not be able to pay all of its bills in the Last October the CCC voted in favor of giv- fort to enlist the public’s help with appre- scheduled meeting that SCE had inspected coming three years, meaning an Orange ing Orange County the go-ahead to proceed hending him. all of the siren boxes to make sure another County Department of Education financial ex- with the $140 million harbor revitalization false alarm wouldn’t happen. The first alarm pert has been assigned to monitor Capistrano plan with the caveat that it make a number of WHAT’S NEXT: “We could really use the malfunction was attributed to moisture from Unified. If the $34 million in cuts holds, that modifications to the plan. Suggested modifica- public’s help on this. We’re reaching out the heavy rains. There was no rain Sunday would mean CUSD has sliced $66.2 million tions included changes in the number of boat to as many media outlets as possible to or Monday morning. “SCE is treating it as from its budget since 2006. slips, parking, shipyard size and that buildings put his picture in front of the public,” said a siren activation. It was a technological be consistent with the character of the city. Dana Point Police Services Chief Lt. Mark malfunction.” WHAT’S NEXT: The district must approve its According to OC Dana Point Harbor Direc- Levy. “Someone knows him. He’s obviously SCE spokesman Gil Alexander also budget by June. One the key components will tor Brad Gross, it is expected that the CCC frequenting the area and we’re hoping that confirmed the malfunction. “Southern be arriving at a contract with teachers. An in- will review the county’s implementation plan someone will come forward with a positive California Edison has concluded that one dependent fact-finder’s report on the contract for the project some time in April. The county ID. The sooner we get him apprehended and of the 52 sirens [19 of which are located in impasse is due out by the end of the month. will then seek coastal development permits into custody the safer we will all be—includ- San Clemente] that make up the community from the city Planning Commission in late ing him.” alert system around the SONGS may have FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Black- 2010. Award money in the amount of $20,000 inadvertently activated for several seconds board blog at www.danapointtimes.com is being offered for information leading to shortly after midnight today,” Alexander —Jonathan Volzke WHAT’S NEXT: The next steps toward harbor the arrest and conviction of the Blue Note said. “An initial review of system data Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 1 revitalization will be the circulation of a Bandit. prompted by an inquiry found no indication 5 draft Environmental Impact report for the Any person with information about the the alarm had sounded. However, additional water-side improvements to the county Plan- suspect should call the Orange County Sher- discussions with residents living near the ...Headlands Rules for Dogs? ning Commission this spring with final EIR iffs/FBI Bank Robbery Apprehension Team site suggest the siren may have created a consideration expected midsummer. Once at 714.542.8825. variation of its normal sound for roughly 20 THE LATEST: The city of Dana Point is step- certified—probably in late 2011—the county seconds.” ping up efforts to inform the public about will pursue coastal-development permits from FIND OUT MORE: www.ocsd.org rules regarding dogs. Additional signage is the CCC for the marina rebuild. —AS WHAT’S NEXT: Plant technicians continue being added to clarify where dog walking will be allowed on the city’s public park trails in Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 3 to assess the incident and Alexander said FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org 3 SCE will provide additional information as response to complaints that current signage is —Andrea Swayne …SONGS Sirens Erroneously it is available. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Tucker not clear enough. will present City Council with the city’s All With all of the Headlands trails now open, Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 2 Sound Again? Hazards plan. many first-time users of the trail are as yet 2 uninformed about the rules. The city is asking …Blue Note Bandit Strikes THE LATEST: City of San Clemente Emergen- FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com/songs/ that the public pay close attention to posted cy Planning Officer Jen Tucker confirmed —Norb Garrett and Andrea Swayne signage. Yet Again? that one of the 19 emergency sirens in San Clemente operated by Southern California Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 4 WHAT’S NEXT: Free trail maps are available THE LATEST: The so-called Blue Note Ban- Edison to warn of an emergency at the San 4 at City Hall which include a list of the current dit—nicknamed for the note on blue paper Onofre Nuclear Generating Plant accidently rules. In addition, city staff members are he used in his first hold up—robbed his 14th sounded just after midnight Monday morn- …CUSD Budget Challenges? walking the trails in an effort to communicate Orange County bank at around 2 p.m. on ing, Feb. 8. directly with the public. Sunday, Feb. 7. The suspect held up the U.S. It is the second accidental sounding of THE LATEST: The anticipated amount Cap- Bank branch in the Ralph’s grocery store one of the emergency alarms in the past istrano Unified School District will need to FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org —AS

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SAN CLEMENTE entries with some great footage.” Baron Zachary, had no comment on the istrano and leave in late October to travel 6000 San Clemente Man’s Super With newfound celebrity and a new stash issue. miles for a winter in Goya, Argentina. Bowl Commercial Nets of cash, Gahan knows exactly what is in his Flavorchem will complete its fi lter by June Tickets to the Taste are $25. The event future. “I plan on making my own com- 30 and the RSC board will be sending a letter runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. El Adobe is at 31891 $100k mercials and setting up my own production to the AQMD to enforce the construction. To Camino Capistrano. For more information, company,” he said. To fi nd out more, visit fi nd out more, visit www.aqmd.gov. call 949.493.1976 or visit www.swallowspa- Even though San Clemente doesn’t have an www.careerbuilder.com/tv/ rade.org. NFL team, the city does have a Super Bowl SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO winner. Matt Gahan, 27, from San Clemente, Flavor Company to Taste of San Juan Kicks City Council Considers whittled his way through more than 1,000 entries in CareerBuilder.com’s “Hire My TV Install New Filter off Swallows Season Building a New City Hall Ad” contest to have his commercial shown and pocket $100,000. Of those three fi nalists, The saga with Flavorchem Incorporated Swallows season gets underway Wednes- Capistrano residents are debating a City one was eliminated because his commercial and Rancho San Clemente residents contin- day, Feb. 17 with the “Taste of San Juan” at Council decision to take the initial steps to was “too hot” for CBS. With his adrenaline ues. While the factory has submitted plans El Adobe de Capistrano Restaurant, featuring build a new City Hall on Rancho Viejo Road, rushing, Gahan hoped that his commercial for a carbon fi lter to reduce the odors, local restaurants, music and the best of the just north of Marbella shopping plaza. “Casual Friday” would be the one that aired residents are still upset about the smell and town’s characters. The city has used a “temporary” City Hall during the Super Bowl. And it did. the AQMD has some answers. “I’m happy The Swallows Day Parade will be 11 a.m. on Paseo Adelanto for decades, and city of- On Sunday, Gahan’s ad—featuring under- to know that the company actually cares on March 20. But between now and then is fi cials say it is ineffi cient, aging and costs too wear clad offi ce workers--appeared on TV in for the residents and that they are fi nally the Taste of San Juan, the Kids Pet Parade on much to maintain annually. A City Council was front of a record TV viewing audience—more doing something about the noxious odors,” Feb. 28, the La Presidenta Ball on March 13, cancelled during the rain when the ceiling in than 100 million viewers. “I was a at Super Ed Beveridge said. “This isn’t the smell of Fiesta Grande on March 17 and Hoo’s Gow council chambers leaked and the parking lot Bowl party at my dad’s house,” he said. “I a sweet bakery or a pizza parlor, it’s chemi- Day on March 19. fl ooded. was extremely excited to see my ad air and I cals from a factory.” Longtime San Juan Capistrano resident The council picked the Marbella site couldn’t believe that over 100 million people The RSC Committee has drafted a letter Wyatt Hart will serve as the grand marshal because it is city-owned land that can only be were watching it.” to send to the AQMD in order to have the and this year’s parade is dedicated to the used for a public building. The estimated cost Cynthia McIntyre, the senior director of carbon fi lter construction enforced. memory of Richard O’Neill. Another special of the building, about 30,000 square feet, is $9 advertising for CareerBuilder.com said that According to AQMD records Fla- parade guest is Michael Lewis, the fi rst client million. Gahan’s commercial was innovative and vorchem sent plans to produce an “Acti- of The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center. Residents, however, are concerned the humorous. “It’s a right mix of humor and that vated Carbon Absorber Drum Vent” on The Fiesta de Las Golondrinas is tied to proposal will lead to opening El Horno, a resi- sense of unfamiliarity when you fi rst start at Dec. 2, 2009 and an AQMD representative the legendary return of the swallows to the dential street on the west side of the freeway, a new job,” she said. “This year we thought said that the fi lter would be complete on Mission San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph’s to Ortega Highway. That would create a new it was important to have the consumers do June 30, 2010. Day, March 19th. The square-tailed cliff east-west connection but put traffi c in their their own commercials and we had over 1000 The General Manger of the factory, swallows spend the summer in San Juan Cap- residential neighborhood. HARBOR HAPPENINGS Artists by BY ANDREA SWAYNE the Sea Wenzel Wins a Marty Ocean Institute hosts Bob McK- Diane Wenzel of Westwind Sailing receives a night and Greg MacGillivray in Marty Luray Award from US Sailing their Artist by the Sea program S Sailing, the national governing urf pioneers Bob McKnight and Greg body for sailing, chose Diane Wenzel MacGillivray are set to headline the U of Westwind Sailing as this year’s S March 18 Artist By the Sea program recipient of their Marty Luray Award—the at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. The Marty—on Feb. 6 during the 27th An- event will offer attendees an opportunity to nual National Sailing Program Symposium dive into the surf culture with the duo and in Houston, Tx. The symposium brings discover the signifi cant role both played together more than 200 sailing program in introducing the sport to audiences organizers—program directors, school own- worldwide. ers, instructors and other industry profes- McKnight, founder of Quiksilver, Inc. sionals—to learn from each other strategies will discuss his journey from his early days to improve their sailing programs. making surf movies and how he became Named after the late Marty Luray inspired to launch the now $2.5 billion dol- who was best known as the editor of Sail lar company and with it a large part of the magazine who used the power of the press surf lifestyle. to promote public access sailing, the Marty MacGillivray started out making some is a perpetual award given to a deserving of the best known surf fi lms including Five recipient who has made a selfl ess and excep- Summer Stories and Free and Easy bringing tional contribution to further public access surfi ng to a whole new audience. to sailing programs. Their passion for surfi ng will be shared As Executive Director of Westwind Sail- via stories, pictures and fi lm clips as they ing Wenzel not only strives to continually discuss their roles in drawing worldwide improve her sailing program, she also volun- attention to the sport and the lifestyle. teers many hours of her time to help other Diane Wenzel (left) of Westwind Sailing receives The event begins at 7 p.m. and the community sailing and boating programs award from US Sailing’s Morgan Collins. Courtesy cost for admission is $12 for non-member develop safe and affordable community sail- photo adults and $7 seniors; children ages 12 ing opportunities for the general public. and under are free. Ocean Institute and For more information about the sailing on to their Web site at www.westwindsail- Teacher’s Club members are free. Register programs offered at Westwind Sailing in the ing.com. Wenzel can also be reached via online at www.ocean-institute.org or call Dana Point Harbor, call 949.492.3035 or log email at [email protected]. 949.496.2274.

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Eye on DP u Here’s a sweetheart of a deal… Register for the Dana Point Festival of Whales Grunion Run 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ 1K run before midnight on Valentine’s Day and receive $5 off! Simply log on to www. festivalofwhalesgrunionrun.com and enter the code “GRUNION5.” Get $5 off a kids’ News Bites —Compiled by Andrea Swayne registration with the code “Grunionkid.” The Grunion Run is a fast and flat scenic 3.1 mile run along the coast and through Doheny State Beach and will take place on Sunday, March 14, at 8 a.m.. P r o p s , R ecognitions and Morsels of I n f o This event is part of the two-week Dana Point Festival of Whales. For more information about the festival, please visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com. u The Coastal Animal Services Authority u The Dolphin Force Foundation at Dana (CASA) the provider of animal control and Hills High School has announced that from shelter services in the communities of San now until Feb. 28 they will be stepping up Clemente and Dana Point, is implementing their fundraising efforts during the current a license canvassing program. During the Technology Upgrades Campaign by match- evening hours and weekends animal service ing your contribution 100 percent—doubling officers will canvass neighborhoods to ensure your money! The fall registration campaign pet owners are current on their dog’s licenses. and generous parent contributions enabled It is highly beneficial to the pet owners to have Dolphin Force to fund replacement com- their dog(s) licensed. In the event of a lost dog, puters for the first of six computer labs at a license tag is the fastest way to reunite you Dana Hills. The existing computers from with your pet. It also lets people know that the labs are then allocated to teachers, who your dog has received the required rabies vac- are currently using even more antiquated cination. Revenue from the licensing program equipment (and extremely grateful for their goes directly to support programs in San “upgrades”). Clemente and Dana Point. Contributions of any amount are welcome. The canvassing will also include education Computers are $1,000 each, and funding a and outreach on licensing. “Some people may complete lab is $32,000. Naming opportuni- not be aware that licensing of a dog is the law. Photo by Sara Borman ties are available for contributions of $1,000 Plain and simple, having your pet licensed u The Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to the Boys and or more, including funding an entire or partial demonstrates you are a responsible caregiver,” Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The check is a donation from the 2009 Dana lab. Write to [email protected] said Terry Matz, Animal Services Director. Point Grand Prix. Mayor Weinberg, members of the Dana Point Community Cycling Board, Boys or visit www.dolphinforce.com for details. “With a license, pet owners are also more likely and Girls Club Boardmembers, Director James Littlejohn and some of the kids from the club were to have some form of identification on their on hand for the presentation. The club is located at One Via Positiva in San Juan Capistrano. u The Doheny State Beach Valentine’s Day pets at all times.” Love Your Beach Cleanup will be held on Satur- To obtain a dog license, visit the shelter at u day, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon. Have a heart and 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente or call Second Chance at Love Pet Adoption Event is scheduled for Feb. 12-13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. help clean up the beach. Doheny was hit pretty 949.492.1617 and an application will be mailed at the San Juan Capistrano PetSmart, 33963 Doheny Park Road San Juan Capistrano. hard during the recent storm and could use a to you. Pet owners will need a rabies vaccina- For information call 949.443.5336 or go to www.ocsmartpets.blogspot.com. little extra tender loving care. Join other beach tion certificate valid for the entire licensing lovers at the lifeguard headquarters and don’t year. If your pet is spayed or neutered please u The Ocean Institute held its 2010 Girls in Ocean forget your working gloves. For more informa- have your certificate as well. License fees are Science Teen Conference on February 6, which tion call 949.496.2704. as follows: A one year license for an unaltered offered teens an opportunity to enjoy presenta- tions by female ocean scientists and prompt them dog is $30, $15 if altered. Have something interesting for the to consider careers in the sciences. The girls were San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter community? Tell us about awards, introduced to careers in ocean conservation, marine is holding a canine licensing and vaccination events, happenings, accomplishments biology and ecology, scientific journalism, underwa- clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 5 p.m.–7 and more. Forward a picture along, too! ter archeology, oceanography, and education. p.m. Rabies vaccinations $5.All late licensing We’ll put your submissions into fees will be waived. For more information, call Gwen Thomas, 9th grader at Dana Hills High School, studies the effect “News Bites.” Send your information to 949.492.1617 of pollution on our beaches with graduate student Violet Compton. Courtesy Ocean Institute [email protected].

u Saturday, Feb. 13, 10-11 a.m. Congressional Candidate Beth Krom will be helping out our local SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES for a time and when he returned he called BURGLARY IN PROGRESS shelters by hosting the Have a Heart Campaign. Event volunteers will be collecting donations of authorities to report that he suspected his Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (3:50 Calle Del Sol, 34800 Block (12:17 a.m.) A soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, and shampoo desperately needed by area shelters. home had been burglarized, he suspected p.m.) An informant called because a homeless couple began to walk to their car and saw Krom will be there to personally to collect your donations at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden his girlfriend and that the intruder was man was found in a parking lot smoking illegal something startling. They saw a man with a Lantern in Dana Point. For more information, please visit www.BethKrom.com DP drugs and walking around with a blanket still inside. Deputies contacted the man’s screwdriver break into their car and began to wrapped around him. girlfriend who said she was told not to come steal the things inside. The female half of the back and that she had no key to the home. couple ran up to the man and swatted some of DISTURBANCE the property out of his hands. The thief ran Sheriff’s Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (3:00 DISTURBANCE away. Authorities were called in to detain him. p.m.) An employee of a restaurant called be- Christina Drive, 33100 Block (7:08 p.m.) cause a man with a cast on his leg was limping According to an informant an irate man Monday, February 8 Blotter around outside asking customers for money. came banging on their front door. When the wife answered he became belligerent CITIZEN ASSIST PETTY THEFT with her and threatened to beat up the Alcazar Drive, 33900 Block (10:04 p.m.) An Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (2:26 p.m.) informant’s son because of a basketball informant’s friend visited him at his residence. COMPILED BY Jamal Al-Sarraf An informant called authorities when they game at another high school. Authorities Everything was going well until his friend All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s saw a man with a cast on his arm pull a bike believed that the argument was most likely began to make sexual comments about his Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available off a rack and ride off with it. Deputies were over a girl. from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An 20-year-old daughter and would not stop. The arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling dispatched to the trailer where the man was informant called deputies to make him stop. of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site. thought to live in order to recover the bike. DISTURBANCE Malaga Drive, 33900 Block (10:23 a.m.) DISTURBANCE Wednesday, February 10 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY An informant called authorities when a Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (7:04 p.m.) Golden Lantern, 33200 Block (8:21 a.m.) suspicious female came to his door, entered A homeless man had a fit of rage and began DISTURBANCE A Siberian husky was on the loose, running without his permission and tried to leave to toss items around a parking lot in front of a La Cresta Drive, 25000 Block (11:02 p.m.) around and scaring kids who were walking to with “the stuff,” according to a sheriff’s physical therapy office. Authorities were called An informant called authorities when he went school. Animal control was notified to handle report. in to calm the man down and take him away. to his property because the tenant was violent the situation. and brandished a weapon at him. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES RECKLESS DRIVING Tuesday, February 9 Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (1:05 a.m.) Camino De Los Mares / Camino De Estrella DISTURBANCE An informant called authorities claiming (12:02 p.m.) An elderly female entered the Selva Road / Pacific Coast Highway (6:21 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS that someone had put mice in their home. wrong way of an exit and caused a ruckus with p.m.) A group of juveniles were on skate- Granada Drive, 33800 Block (11:19 p.m.) After dealing with the rodent problem, the traffic according to an informant. Deputies boards and motorized scooters drinking A drunken couple got into an argument at the man tried to get some rest and a group of were dispatched in order to get her and other alcohol out of plastic cups according to a male half’s residence. He told her to leave unknown subjects began to throw rocks at drivers out of danger. sheriff’s report. and not to come back. He left the residence his house.

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GUEST OPINION:2 Chris Korpi, Capistrano Beach Online Reader Poll When Elected Officials Fail They Have you ever been squid fishing? Yes. It’s so much fun! Should Be Removed From Office 25% aving responsible, honest and effective elected leaders accountability. During Board meetings we have witnessed No. I’m really not into fishing. on our school boards is vital to our communities. When a level of arrogance and condescension that is unconscio- 11% H leaders show a complete breakdown in their ability to nable from pubic officials. When asked, “What about your fulfill campaign promises or respond to the needs of the com- constituents?” Mike Winsten looked into the camera and I haven’t been, but would like to try. munity it is necessary for citizens to remove them from office. replied, “What about them?” When asked why the trustees 32% A recall of elected officials should only be done when all were spending over $25,000 to hire an attorney with two eth- Ewwww. Gross. No way! other avenues for correction have been exhausted. Mike Win- ics violations by the Bar Association, Anna Bryson scolded, sten and Ken Maddox are two members of the CUSD Board “You are not here to question the Board of Trustees.” 32% of Trustees who have breached the public trust and misspent During the December 15th board meeting, Ken Maddox Make sure to sound off each week on the “DP Times Poll of the Week” at our tax dollars to such a degree that the only recourse available insisted that President Bryson silence public discussion and www.danapointtimes.com. Then go to our community Message Board and to voters is to remove them from office at the earliest opportu- as a result microphones were cut off, speakers were told to share your opinions. www.danapointtimes.com. Bookmark it today! The DP Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of theDP Times. nity. Thousands of volunteers will soon be collecting petition sit down and at one point the trustees fled the room rather signatures to qualify this recall for the ballot. Please sign this than face the outpouring of concern being communicated by petition. most of the 1500 people in attendance. This is not the type GUEST OPINION: Pat Fairbanks, Dana Point Over the past few years, many of us voted in favor of a recall of leadership that the students, parents and voters in CUSD Civic Association President and Sandie How- which resulted in the election of some of these trustees. It deserve during these dire economic times. ard, Dana Point Earth/Ocean Society President soon became clear that they were dishonest about who sup- The current CUSD trustees are recklessly spending mil- ported their campaigns and what their true intentions were lions of dollars hiring un-needed attorneys and consultants. once they got elected. All members of the current board were Many of these consultants and legal firms are friends and Are we Prepared? elected with campaign contributions and other support from associates of the trustees. Fiscal responsibility is non-exis- outside the District, places like Tustin and Newport Beach. tent and this deliberate over spending has driven the district hotos of the devastating earthquake in Haiti should A group known as The Education Alliance and other outside further into the red while threatening to impose permanent remind us all: are we ready for a possible disaster? Dana groups financed these elections and at first these trustees -de pay cuts of over 10% to the best teachers in the country in a P Point sits on several earthquake fault lines. There is the nied taking this money. Once this information became public, District with the highest test scores of any large district in outside possibility of some man-made disaster such as 9/11. We the trustees denied this group’s influence over their decisions California. The trustees publically disparage the teachers endure seasonal fires and floods. When was the last time you while for all practical purposes they publicly embraced this and the PTA and then blame everything on unions or other checked your own family’s emergency kit? Did you know that group’s extreme agenda to change public schools. The Educa- groups knowing that these claims are not truthful. This is even bottled water has expiration dates? tion Alliance advocates a complete dismantling of public educa- not responsible government. And we have a very special problem at our own R.H. Dana tion resulting in a system that is elite, political, and religious. Is Recalls are needed when it is clear that elected officials School and the adjacent special needs school. Their emergency this what we want in our community’s schools? will cause considerable damage if left in office to complete kits are falling apart. Many supplies are outdated—some of the At the September 15th meeting the trustees approved out their terms. Mike Winsten and Ken Maddox will be up for food packs expired in 2004, six years ago! Batteries, medicines of court settlements totaling over $650,000 with most of that re-election in November of 2012 and our communities can and water are outdated. In a school lockdown situation, these money being paid to a handful of families who financially not afford to let them remain in office until then. Please sign kits would be useless. backed or managed the elections of these trustees. These the petitions for recall and vote to recall Mike Winsten and With your help, the Civic Association and the Dana Point payments were approved on a 4-0 vote with three abstentions. Ken Maddox. Earth/Ocean Society want to update these supplies. You can Trustees Maddox, Winsten, Bryson and Brick voted in favor of help by sponsoring a class for just $39.95. these settlements. In fact, Mike Winsten was sworn into office PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We We’ll have a display table at the Earth/Ocean Society’s by one of the recipients of these settlements. appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite annual meeting later this month, February 22 at the Ocean As parents and voters became alarmed they demanded responses to be sent to [email protected]. Institute. You can see the emergency packs the school has now, also the far more useful ones we urge you to help us buy. For more information on emergency kits for your own family and/or for the school, call us at 949.661.9999. Help protect your Letters to the Editor loved ones and our school kids! 20, 2010 at the Community Center. Please look into showing PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest Letter from a Future Eagle Scout columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We any movies at the Dana Point Library; my family and I would Joel R. Whitney, Dana Point appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite be very thankful if you can in the near future. responses to be sent to [email protected]. My name is Joel Whitney and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 12. I am taking the communications merit badge and one of the requirements is to write to an editor of a local newspaper WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU and write about an issue in Dana Point. The issue I chose was how the Dana Point Library does not show any movies like the To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at [email protected] or send it to libraries in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente; those librar- 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. ies show movies monthly. San Clemente even shows true, Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. historical, movies; recently they showed “Defiance” on January

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2010 Festival of Whales Coloring Contest

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Let the seagulls sing you to sleep… with a one-night beach get-a-way for a family for kids 9 & under of four, at the newly-renovated Doubletree Guest ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 6, 2010 Suites Doheny Beach. A warm Doubletree chocolate chip cookie at check-in is the hotel’s promise of a *No photo copies will be entered.* Mail completed entry form & coloring page to: warm and caring experience. Dana Wharf Sportfi shing, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 IN ADDITION, Breakfast for four at Proud Mary’s Contestant’s Name Age in the Dana Point Harbor! Address And a whale watching trip for four from Dana Wharf Sport fi shing! Parent/Legal Guardian Phone I would like to recieve a child’s Whale Watching Ticket Fishing Ticket www.danawharf.com PLEASE CHECK ONE

Contest is open to all children ages 9 and under. All entries must be received by March 6, 2010 for judging. Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times, The Capistrano Dispatch and Dana Wharf Sportfi shing assume no responsibility for lost or late entries. All completed entries will receive one child’s whale watching ticket or child’s fi shing ticket, compliments of Dana Wharf Sportfi shing, mailed to the address on the contest entry. We do not accept the tickets on any group outing, and no copies are valid. The grand prize winner will be contacted by telephone. Some entries will be displayed around Dana Point Harbor during the 2010 Festival of Whales. The Grand Prize entry will be displayed at Dana Wharf Sportfi shing. Contest entries will become the property of Dana Wharf Sportf ishing and cannot be returned. Employees of Picket Fence Media, Dana Wharf Sportfi shing and their families are not eligible to win. All winne rs are responsible for taxes and applicable fees. All parents/legal guardians of the winners will be required to verify identity through a sign ed affi davit, social security number and valid driver’s license. Contest void where prohibited. Entry into this contest will serve as entrant’s a greement of the above contest rules.

GETTING Go See Do Tuvan Throat Singers OUT Think you’ve seen and heard it all? Think again, my friend. On Saturday, February 13, “Huun Huur Tu,” a band of Tuvan Throat Singers, will perform YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER at the San Juan Capistrano Branch (31495 El Camino Real) of the Orange County Public Library. The group of men will perform this unique form of singing from the tiny region of Tuva located 2,500 miles east of Moscow on the Siberian border. The group performs “overtone” singing in which throat singers add vocal layers in order to have three sounds coming from one human at the same time and combine that with the use of traditional musical instruments. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this Valentine’s weekend then to come down to the La Sala Auditorium and see this extraordinary act,” said Teri Garza, head librarian. The group performed here four years ago, and have performed on national TV shows such DP as the “Today” show and have been featured in Time magazine. Dana Point There are two shows scheduled: one at 6:30 p.m.and another at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, just $5 for kids under 12. For more information, call 949.248.5132 or visit www.ocpl.org or www.huunhuurtu.com. Courtesy photo

The List saturday13 sunday14 VALENTINE’S DAY forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 43° forecast: showers • high: 63° low: 41° A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and VALENTINE’S BEACH CLEANUP VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Join the first Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup of the year 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Reserve a seat for the romantic all-you-can-eat buf- as the crew “loves” Doheny Beach back to good health after the fet at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, runoff from winter rains. Meet at Lifeguard Headquarters and 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com. friday12 bring working gloves. www.dohenystatebeach.org. “WINE, ROSES AND MUSICAL STRINGS” forecast: partly cloudy • high: 63° low: 41° DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Simply Fondue celebrates Valentine’s with fondue 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at meals, sweet treats, wine and live classic music ranging from WINE TASTING La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern. Mozart to Led Zeppelin. Pre-set menu price $69 each; includes 2 p.m. Join San Clemente Wine Company as they celebrate their champagne toast. 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, trip to New Zealand, raffle of some bottles and welcome Michael VALENTINE’S FONDUE 949.240.0300, www.simplyfondueorangecounty.com. Biagi of Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand. Tasting fee 7 wines 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; 3 p.m.–10 p.m. The Melting Pot is open for for $15 with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del lunch & dinner all weekend with special Valentine’s treats. Call SIGHTSEEING CATAMARAN TOUR Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. for reservations; walk-ins accepted. 647 Camino de los Mares, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com. coastline of Laguna Beach. Tour includes lunch. $49. 34675 Golden ALOHA FRIDAYS Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. 4 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS “Island-Style” plus music by Entropy starting at 8 p.m. 204 Avenida 1 p.m.; 7 p.m. See magic on the court at the Honda Center. Tick- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – KOOZA Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. ets start at $19. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www. 1 p.m.; 5 p.m. Final day of the amazing acrobatic performance at hondacenter.com. the OC Great Parks’ Grand Chapiteau. Tickets $35–$250. 6990 TIJUANA DOGS Marine Way, Irvine, www.cirquedusoleil.com. 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Mixed rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, SHAWN COLVIN Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 8 p.m. The pop female singer/songwriter at The Coach House. CABARET VALENTINE’S DINNER SHOW Tickets $32.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Nott Productions presents the Supper Club Show SKELPIN 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. choreographed by international dancer Cynthia Cullen followed by 9:30 p.m. Traditional and contemporary Irish music Molly Blooms. a DJ at 210 Dance Bar & Restaurant. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, San 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, COMEDY NIGHTS ON STAGE II Juan Capistrano, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com. www.mollybloomsirishbar.com. 8 p.m. Stand-up comedians bring lots of laughs to Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capist- ROMANCE & MISSY AT IVA LEE’S “SEA OF DARKNESS” rano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. 6 p.m. –9:30 p.m. A special dinner with live vocals by Missy 7 p.m. Surf film featuring a dark tale of paradise and surfing in Andersen at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Indo at the Laguna Beach Forum Theater. Tickets $15. Valentine’s Bubblies & Wine Tasting 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.5872x201, On both Saturday and Sunday, enjoy five varieties of bubblies www.surfingheritage.org. and wine with chocolate covered strawberry from Schmid’s Fine HONK Chocolates! Sweetheart fee is $20. San Clemente Wine Company, 8 p.m. The ‘70s surf-style adventurous band plays at The Coach NATHAN JAMES 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany. House. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capist- 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live blues music Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino com rano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. FAMILY STLYE DUSTIN FRANKS BELLA DONNA 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Funk, R&B and rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San 8 p.m. Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at The Coach Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint. Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. House with The Reflectacles and Brooke & Ian. Tickets $15. 33157 com. Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www. FEEL THE LOVE AT BEACHFIRE thecoachhouse.com. HAZMATT 5 p.m. Valentine’s Day dinner specials at BeachFire and live 8 p.m. A blend of funk and rock at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Ave- romantic acoustic music by guitarist & vocalist Steve Bonino. CRAIG COLLEY FOR VALENTINE’S nida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. Reservations accepted, but not required. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San 8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. The singer/songwriter performs variety music at Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. Wind & Sea every night through Feb. 20, with a special Valentine’s ROCK NIGHT CONCERT Show on Sunday. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, 9 p.m. Sylvia Juncosa, Insect Surfers and 3 Balls of Fire play at PRESIDENT’S DAY www.windandsearestaurants.com. OC Tavern. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, monday15 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. RED CARPET RIOT forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 44° 8 p.m.–11 p.m. Dance music with pop hits at Salt Creek Grille. FLOCK OF 80’S 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, 9 p.m. Classic ‘80s music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT www.saltcreekgrille.com. Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Art from the collection of Mrs. Joan Irving Smith and the Irvine Museum is now on display at the Mission. LEO RISING EVITTE PALMER Admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 9 p.m. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 8 p.m. Live music at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. (Cont. on page 17)

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight By Danielle Juncal

NYC Cafe RATE IT! 31888 Plaza Dr., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.0071 Have you eaten BEST KNOWN FOR: New York style pizza and authentic Greek food at this restaurant? MOST POPULAR ITEM: Gyro Go to www.danapointtimes.com

The NYC Cafe delivers quality Greek cuisine and New York-inspired Italian favorites from its quaint and rate your overall experience. location in San Juan Capistrano. Colorful pictures of the food and a bright menu decorate the wall, We’ll post the results in next enticing customers towards the register. NYC Cafe captures the authenticity of a small New York week’s issue of the DP Times. restaurant, serving up an array of dishes from paninis to pizzas. Family owned and operated for the last decade, the restaurant believes in providing food that tastes great at an affordable price. Sauces, pizzas, calzones, lasagnas, and sandwiches are all made from scratch with fresh ingredients that are Last week online voters gave purchased from a local farm. Also, the thin pizza crust bread is freshly baked every morning. Their most popular item is the gyro, which is accompanied by fresh tomatoes, fresh red onions, romaine Caliente Coastal Cantina lettuce, fresh cucumber, topped with tzatziki sauce and wrapped in freshly baked pita bread. During to lunchtime rush, NYC Cafe still manages to provide quality food at a quick rate. “Everything is made ¾ fresh, but service is still fast-paced,” said owner Al Shan. 34085 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.493.0549 PRICE RANGE: $5–$12 PAYMENT: Cash/Major Credit Cards RESERVATIONS: None (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars) NYC Cafe. Photo by Danielle Juncal HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5.

(Cont. from page 15) BRANDON TYLER ON STAGE 7 p.m.–11 p.m. The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, SMOKEY KARAOKE 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. The Boss of Bass 8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and Stanley Clarke to Play February 19 enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clem- KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA ente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfi re.com. 10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with n February 19, the legend- interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida ary Stanley Clarke will be DANCE LESSONS Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Operforming at the Coach 8 p.m. Free dance lessons with Tom Bagshaw at Swallow’s Inn. House. Clarke’s career began as a 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. KELLY RAE & MICK TARAS teenager in 1971 playing with the 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic pop at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacifi c likes of Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon POUL PEDERSON Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del and Joe Anderson. He formed a Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. close relationship early on with COMEDY NIGHT the equally talented Chic Corea 9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & with whom he still collaborates Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente with. 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com. tuesday16 Clarke took the bass guitar to a new level when he pushed it up forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 43° front and out of the traditional thursday18 background found in most jazz HALF-PRICED FISHING TRIPS Stanley Clark. Photo by Jaimee Itagaki trios or ensembles. His innova- 10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on all outings every Tuesday. forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 45° tions continue to this day as he is credited with developing Reservations recommended; trips may sell out. 34675 Golden and creating the world’s fi rst tenor and piccolo bass guitars. Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. NIGHT ON THE TOWN PRODUCTIONS His latest release, Jazz in the Garden, is somewhat unique 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Supper Club Dinner Show choreographed by for Clarke in that it is an entirely acoustic bass production. He TRIVIA TUESDAYS International Dancer Cynthia Cullen with DJ Mike to follow at 210 has long worked with other artists on their productions utiliz- 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Taylor Lampert Real Estate Services and Irons In Dance. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com. The Fire host the trivia event with prizes and an extended Happy ing the acoustic bass, but for numerous years his own work Hour at Irons; everyone is invited. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San PAT DINIZIO has centered around the use of the alembic bass guitar. This Clemente, 949.218.1915, www.ironsinthefi re.biz. 8 p.m. Singer/songwriter from The Smithereens at The Coach is the favored instrument for many professionals from Chuck House with Hair of the Dog and The Victors. Tickets $12. Panozzo of Styx to Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. The MIKE DE BELLIS 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, album includes a tribute to John Coltrane with the smooth 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at www.thecoachhouse.com. Take the Coltrane, a Duke Ellington arrangement to the Red Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, Hot Chili Pepper’s cover, Under the Bridge. San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.mikedebellis.com, ROOM AT THE TOP For the show at the Coach House, however, Clarke will be www.bluedanubeoc.com. 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Tom Petty tribute band at Renaissance. returning to his electric band roots that more resemble his 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-da- fi rst three album releases. He will be accompanied by broth- FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION napoint.com. ers Ronald Brunner, Jr. and Steven Brunner along with Ruslan 7 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Iva Lee’s celebrates Mardi Gras with live music Sirota, all young and up-and-coming musical prodigies, not by Blue Largo and authentic food. 555 N. El Camino Real, San BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER unlike Clarke when he was a teenager. Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Acoustic pop music and martini specials at Salt He likened the upcoming show to a “rebirth”, on his own Creek Grille. 32802 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, again and doing what he loves which is to record and per- MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER www.saltcreekgrille.com. form. He stated that he’s “taking a breather…” from his work 7:30 p.m. The memories and music of the award-winning Broadway in Hollywood where his scores have included the Emmy win- composer comes to life at the OC Performing Arts Center through WATERHOUSE ning score for Pee Wee’s Playhouse to the movie Passenger 57. Feb. 21. Tickets start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 7 p.m.–10 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 32802 Pacifi c Coast 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org. Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. When asked what he likes to listen to, he said, “whatever my kids like to listen to.” By kids he means his 20- to 30-year- ALL-STAR JAM NIGHT old children. One son is into avant-garde rock, another into 8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Hennessey’s Tavern presents host Martin Ger- hip-hop while his daughter brings along Creed and Green wednesday17 schwitz with guests Keston Barker, Tom Croucier, Bryan Rosem Day. He says it keeps him in tune with what’s going on now. and “Lou Gramm.” Every Thursday. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, Clarke’s children have his music on their iPods as well. He forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 44° 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. laughs and says that when they all descend on his home and hook up their iPods to his Bose system, that it will go from TASTE OF SAN JUAN For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” Beyonce’ to acid rock to a jazz great all within a few minutes. 6 p.m.–9 p.m. The San Juan Chamber & Fiesta Association hosts at www.danapointtimes.com. 8 p.m., Feb. 19, The Coach House, $29.50. Opening acts: Cris the annual event featuring cuisine by San Juan’s fi nest restaurants under one roof at El Adobe. Admission $20. 31891 Camino Capist- Have an event? Barber, Connie Rae —A.J. Bardzilowski rano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com. Send your listing to [email protected]

www.danapointtimes.com February 12–18, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17 SUDOKU DP LIVING by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and diffi cult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution: DP SOLUTION Dana Point SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION 4 See today’s solution in next week’s issue. Classroom in the Community

Robert Edwards receives Deputy of the Year Award at City Council meeting Feb. 8. (L to R) Dana Point Police Chief Lt. Mark Levy, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Mayor Steven Weinberg, Deputy Robert Edwards, Tristan Edwards, Robert Edwards, wife Christina and Jordan. Photo by Andrea Swayne Edwards Named Deputy of the Year By Andrea Swayne ment very well prepared,” said Dana Point Police Services Dana Point Times Chief Lt. Mark Levy. “He’s the kind of guy that makes me feel really confi dent about the future of law enforcement. This is Capo Valley Christian School students (L to R) Sarah Schaller, Regina eputy Robert Edwards was recognized at the Feb. not just a paycheck to him. This is his career; it’s not just what Woods, Ali Alsnauer, Richard Simoes and teacher Don Easter volunteer 8 City Council meeting as Dana Point Deputy of the he does, it’s who he is.” at Aegis of Dana Point. Photo by Andrea Swayne DYear. A very humble Edwards said after receiving the award, “It By Andrea Swayne “Edwards has only been with us for a little over two years is a great honor to receive this award tonight. Thank you.” Dana Point Times and has already become a fi eld training offi cer, an advance- As he left with his family, his boys all beamed and when ment that usually takes about four or fi ve years. He is at asked how they felt about their dad getting this award, the tudents from Capo Valley Christian Schools spent a day such an accelerated pace because he came to our depart- trio all answered with one word, “Proud!” DP outside of the classroom on Monday, Feb. 1 to help out S in the community. Students were given a choice of one of 15 community service projects to volunteer their time for. We caught up with a group of students charged with helping Protecting Our Headlands the resident seniors at Aegis Assisted Living in Dana Point by organizing the library book shelves. By Andrea Swayne “We want to teach life-long lessons to our students at CVCS Dana Point Times that extend beyond the classroom walls,” said school Chaplain Chris Fore. “One of our core values is social responsibility. We eff Rosaler, the city’s Natural Resources Protection want our students to walk away from this school with a vision J Offi cer and Lee Ann Carranza who manages the Dana of what it means to serve others…” Point Headlands Preserve for the Center of Natural The enthusiastic group of students all expressed a genuine Lands Management spoke on the topic, “Preserving and interest in community service as part of their education. “I Protecting the Headlands” at the Jan. 27 meeting of the think it’s good for every student to get out and volunteer some Dana Point Historical Society. time in the community,” said Ali Alsnauer. “All of my friends Rosaler is the fi rst to hold the post of Natural Resources were really excited to get out and give something back.” Protection Offi cer for this city. He holds degrees in Marine From left: Jeff Rosaler and Lee Ann Carranza with Dana Point Historical The entire student body donated a total of about 1,000 hours Biology and Biological Sciences, and has taught all ages Society President Carlos N. Olvera. Photo by Bob Fairbanks that day, at projects ranging from beach cleanups to working at of students about Southern California coastal resources— rescue missions in communities from Irvine to Oceanside. As most recently for the Laguna Ocean Foundation. He is also monitoring and protecting rare plant and endangered animal students stood back to survey the fruits of their labor, Richard a licensed US Coast Guard captain. species on the Headlands. Simoes spoke for the group when he said, “Doing things like Lee Ann Carranza manages the 30-acre Dana Point These two specialists will both have offi ces in the new this just makes me feel good.” Headlands Preserve for the Center for Natural Lands Man- Nature Interpretive Center at the head of the three-mile For more information on Capistrano Valley Christian agement. She holds degrees in Environmental Biology and Headlands trail system, which will soon be open to the public. Schools, log on to their Web site at www.cvcs.org or call has worked at such sites as Channel Islands National Park This is a great opportunity to become familiar with this new 949.493.5683. DP and Marine Corps Camp Pendleton. Her duties will include terrain. DP

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT Jeweler RESTAURANTS Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 Agostino’s By The Sea 949.661.8266 www.oasisair.com 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com 34700 Coast Hwy., Ste 100, www.agostinosbythesea.com ALCOHOL/DRUG USE HELP KITCHEN REMODELING Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 Pacific Coast House Sober Living 949.439.2121 RCL Construction Company, Inc. 949.661.1451 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com www.soberliving.me 866.695.7888 Capistrano Roofing Inc. License # 687186, www.rclconstruction.com Gemmell’s French Restaurant 949.234.0063 With over 21 year’s experience, Capistrano APPRAISALS/REAL ESTATE 34471 Golden Lantern, Roofing Inc. is more than just repair and re- LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS www.gemmellsrestaurant.com Dana Point Appraisal DBA ˆ Step Ups & Trusts R.E. roof services. Your roof is the most important Sunburst Landscaping 949.632.0081 Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 Lic. #: AL002423 949.493.7227 part of your home, so leave it to someone www.sunlandscape.webs.com 949.493.3670 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com [email protected] you can trust! CRI is a licensed, bonded, Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 MUSIC INSTRUCTION 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING insured California roofing company with Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com Nona Associates - Raymond J. Nona A.I.A. liability. Free estimates! 949.246.7740. 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL 26901 Camino de Estrella, 949.496.2275 Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 www.raynona.com DENTISTS 24699 Del Prado,www.danmans.com www.steercrazyBBQ.com Assisted Living Dr. Hannah Lewis, DDS 949.496.5713 NOTARY SERVICES ROOFING The Fountains at Sea Bluffs 949.234.3000 24655 Unit E La Plaza, www.danapointsmiles.com Capistrano Roofing, Inc. 949.246.7740 25411 SeaBluffs Dr. www.sunriseseniorliving.com Dana Point Notary Service 949.697.2246 Lic# 936828, www.caporoofing.com DOG GROOMING www.OrangeCountyNotaryService.com ATTORNEY SIGNS Dawgy Style 949.496.3315 Party Hosting James D. Hornbuckle, Esq. 949.499.7370 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 949.248.1007 34204 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.dixonlawcorp.com www.todawgystyle.com The Party Girl 949.212.1277 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.ocpartygirl.com www.abcembroideryshop.com BATHROOM REMODELING ELECTRICAL Painting Surf Shops RCL Construction Company, Inc. 949.661.1451 delta G electrical 949.360.9282 CA License # 687186, www.rclconstruction.com CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com BEAUTY SALONS EMBROIDERY Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 949.248.1007 PET CARE 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Azalea Salon & Boutique 949.248.3406 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, Jack’s Surfboards 949.276.8080 24452 Del Prado Ave. Ste. A, In Home Small Dog-sitting 949.340.3503 www.abcembroideryshop.com 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.azaleasalonandboutique.com www.danapointdoggycare.com www.jackssurfboards.com Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 FITNESS PROGRAMS 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. PET GROOMING TUTORING Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 949.248.8595 Fit Club - Boot Camp 949.831.7984 Dawgy Style 949.496.3315 Mathnasium 949.388.6555 34192 Violet Lantern #2 www.afitclub.com Jazzercise, O.C. Sailing & Events Center 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy #112, 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, Bookkeeping 34451 Ensenada Place, 949.492.7817 www.todawgystyle.com www.mathnasium.com www.danapointjazz.com Accurate Bookeeping 949.412.5345 PIZZA Upholstery [email protected] GIFT BASKETS Beach Cities Pizza 949.496.0606 Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 CAFE - DELI Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 34473 Golden Lantern St. 24402 Del Prado [email protected], 34155 Pacific Coast Hwy. 949.496.2670 Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com Plumbing HANDYMAN SERVICES VACATION RENTALS CATERING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 Robert’s Professional Handyman Services www.atozleakdetection.com Vacation Property Management 949.340.3503 Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 Lic. # B853695 949.606.6425 Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.danapointvacationproperty.com 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, 34172 Doheny Park Road, www.chicksplumbing.com WEDDINGS www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com HAIR SALONS King’s Plumbing 949.661.2709, 949.230.5464 Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 Wedding Ministers/Officiants 949.697.2246 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. PRINT SHOP www.WeddingsbyTerri.com www.steercrazyBBQ.com Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier Window Coverings Barry 949.661.1664 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 CLUTTER CONSULTANT Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 Gary 949.231.9755 [email protected] 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com Organize/Simplify - Terri Hochman 949.521.1632 Morgan 949.433.3960 Printing OC 949.388.4888 [email protected] 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com WINDOW CLEANING COFFEE SHOP HOME INSPECTION - RESIDENTIAL/ PSYCHOTHERAPY Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.wonderfulwindows.com Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 COMMERICIAL Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com GHA Inspection Services & Mold Testing/ 33971 Selva Rd. 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www.danapointtimes.com February 12–18, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 21 SPORTS 5 BEST BETS & OUTDOORS GIRLS WATER POLO BASKETBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL WRESTLING BASKETBALL STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE South Coast League Harlem Globetrot- Aggies vs. Anteat- CIF Team Cham- Celtics vs. Lakers, Tournament, Capo ters, Honda Center ers, Bren Center pionships, Los Staples Center Valley High School Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Feb. 13, 7:05 p.m. Alamitos High Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. School Celebrating their 84th Though they’re strug- Feb. 13, 11 a.m. Set for a showdown with San Clemente is the team consecutive season of gling in the Big West their East Coast rival, the to beat, but if Dana Hills basketball, the legendary Conference this season, Fresh off its fi rst South Lakers host the Celtics in marched past Mission Harlem Globetrotters the Anteaters are ready Coast League title since this intense rematch of Viejo on Thursday then are bringing their 2010 to game up against their 2003 Dana Hills will the 2008 NBA Finals. they earned a spot in the World Tour to over 200 northern foes for this big head north to take on a Info: www.nba.com/lakers fi nals. cities across the United event. Info: www.ucirvines- core of competition in Info: www.dhhs.net States, Canada and ports.com the CIF Team Champion- Puerto Rico. DP ships. Info: www.dhhs.net Dana Point 5 Info: www.hondacenter.com Dolphin Report SCOREBOARD SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL By David Zimmerle YOUTH BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL • The Dolphins Winokur each netted eight points apiece. Dolphins (3-2 SCL, 16-8) are now in action recently recorded their fi rst two straight The team then defeated Tesoro 50-42 on at the annual South Coast Tournament. Dana Point Youth Basketball has wrapped losses–something that has not happened Wednesday to become the fi rst basketball San Clemente (5-0 SCL, 12-5) fi nished out the regular season and following are the since dropping a pair in the fi rst basketball team in the school’s history to win a South atop the standings in fi rst place. Goal-dif- 2009-2010 fi nal standings. There will be tournament of the season back in early Coast League title. Dana Hills fi nished as ferential in league games was then used no games on Saturday, Feb. 13, but playoffs December. On Feb. 5, No. 7 Dana Hills (6-3 co-champions alongside San Clemente (8-3 to break the tie and seed the teams for are set for February 20 and 27. SCL, 18-7) had its three-game win streak SCL, 15-10) as the Lady Tritons earned a the South Coast Tournament. Dana Hills Rank Team Record snapped, losing a close 54-53 battle while on share of the title by defeating Aliso Niguel won this particular round and earned the road at No. 14 Aliso Niguel. The tale of on Wednesday. The Dolphins hit 11 of 12 a bye into Thursday’s semifi nals. On JUNIOR LEAGUE – GREEN DIVISION this one was close with Dana Hills leading free throws down the stretch in the fourth Thursday, the girls took on Mission Viejo 1 UCLA 6-0 in the fi rst three frames and even going quarter to secure the victory over the at 5:15 p.m. as the Diablos beat Capo 2 Magic 5-1 into the fourth quarter up 43-36. However, a Titans. Shute led the Lady Dolphins with Valley in the quarterfi nals on Wednesday. 3 Clippers 4-2 spot-on offensive front from the Wolverines 21 points, and Nishihara picked up eight On Feb. 4 Dana Hills lost 12-11 to Mission 4 Bullets 4-2 coupled with stifl ing defensive pressure and steals. Viejo as the teams met for the fi rst time 5 Heat 2-4 a late 3-pointer for the win left the Dolphins Next 7 days: N/A all season. The championship round of 6 Tritons 2-4 in defeat. Ray Getz led the team with 19 the tourney is set for Friday at 6:30 p.m. 7 Sharks 1-5 points. Dana Hills then had a much better BOYS SOCCER • On Tuesday, the Playoff pairings in girls water polo will 8 Cobras 0-5 performance against Mission Viejo on Feb. Dolphins (1-6-1 SCL, 4-15-1) got rocked 4-0 then be announced Sunday at 11 a.m. by 9 compared to when these two teams last by Mission Viejo. The Diablos led 1-0 after the CIF-Southern Section. JUNIOR LEAGUE – ORANGE DIVISION met on Jan. 20 and the Diablos gashed the fi rst half, and chalked up three more Next 7 days: N/A 1 Fighting Irish 5-1 the Dolphins 67-52. Even though the boys goals in the second for the win. Mission 2 Cavaliers 5-1 showed up for this one they lost it down the Viejo’s Christian Gonzalez had the hat WRESTLING • San Clemente’s 3 Lost Boys 4-2 stretch 42-40. Each team matched each other trick on the match with a team-high three reign as champions came to an end last 4 Spurs 3-3 point for point for all four quarters but Mis- goals. Dana Hills turned around and trav- Saturday at the South Coast League 5 Blue Devils 3-3 sion Viejo eventually pulled off the close win eled to take on Tesoro on Thursday for its Championships at Aliso Niguel High. By 6 Dunkers 1-4-1 by edging Dana Hills by no more than two fi nal game of the regular season. winning Saturday’s league wrestling fi nals 7 Lakers 1-5 points in the fi rst, third and fourth frames. Next 7 days: N/A and placing second during the dual-meet 8 Sooners 0-5-1 Nick Kaspar banged inside for 14 points season, Dana Hills won its fi rst league while Jeremy Bass netted 10 points. The GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Dolphins’ championship since 2003, and broke No. SENIOR LEAGUE – GREEN DIVISION Dolphins took to the road for a game against defense held up yet again as the team went 7 San Clemente’s streak of six consecu- 1 Bruins 6-0 No. 13 Tesoro on Thursday in what was the on to tie No. 9 Aliso Niguel 0-0 on Feb. 6. tive league titles. The Dolphins wrestled 2 Surge 5-1 fi nal game of the regular season. Dana Hills (2-4-4 SCL, 4-9-9) held on tight for 175.5 points, had three league champi- 3 Groms 4-2 Next 7 days: N/A for this one as Kelly McCormick totaled ons and qualifi ed 10 of its wrestlers to the 4 Rebels 4-2 13 clutch saves at goal. However, on Feb. 8 CIF-Southern Section Coastal Divisional 5 Lakers 2-4 GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady the girls were beaten 1-0 by Mission Viejo. on Feb. 20 at Whittier High. Only the 6 Warriors 2-4 Dolphins (8-2 SCL, 14-9) stepped up in a big With the game scoreless after the fi rst top three fi nishers in each weight class 7 Cavaliers 1-5 way with back-to-back-to-back wins against half, Mission Viejo’s Lindsay Bolla kicked advanced to the divisional. Capturing 8 Blazers 0-5 Aliso Niguel, Mission Viejo and Tesoro. in the winner in second half as the Diablos league titles for Dana Hills were Seena Coming of two tough losses to San Clemente claimed their fi rst league win this season. Foroutan (105), Shane Savalle (147) and SENIOR LEAGUE – ORANGE DIVISON and Capo Valley two weeks ago, Dana Hills McCormick took in two halves at goal and Austin Devone (162). Despite a 5-0 run in 1 Celtics 6-0 continued to make a case for a league title registered six saves. The girls then trav- its dual-meet campaign this season, San 2 Ballers 5-1 by beating Aliso Niguel 64-50 on Feb. 5. eled to Tesoro and tied the Titans 1-1 on Clemente qualifi ed eight wrestlers and 3 Fighting Irish 4-2 The girls led through all four quarters but it Wednesday to close out the season. Paige had two champions – Zach Fishman (132) 4 Tritons 3-2-1 was their lockdown presence in the second LaBarre put the team up 1-0 in the fi rst half and Preston Quam (191) — fi nishing in 5 Globetrotters 2-3-1 that inevitably ushered in the win. Lauren before Tesoro answered for the tie in the third place with 143 points. Capistrano 6 Magic 1-5 Shute led the Lady Dolphins with 21 points, second. At goal, McCormick was money Valley, which fi nished fourth in duals at 7 All Stars 1-5 Kristi Nishihara had 15 points and Haley with 13 saves. 2-3 in league, took second place on Satur- 8 Heat 1-5 Nordbak netted 11 in the win. On Feb. 8, Next 7 days: N/A day with 158 points. Dana Hills crushed Mission Viejo 57-33 in Next 7 days: Feb. 13 at CIF Team SCORES WANTED a game that exploded right out of the gates. GIRLS WATER POLO • After closing Championships at Los Alamitos High We want to run your scores, results and The Lady Dolphins got ahead 25-12 after the out the regular season in a three-way School, 11 a.m. announcements in “Scoreboard.” fi rst and entered the half up 38-19 before tie for second place in the South Coast E-mail [email protected], fax *NOTE: CIF pairings for boys and girls starters were eventually pulled and the team League with Mission Viejo (3-2 SCL, 14-11) 949.388.9977, snail mail or drop off the informa- basketball will be announced Sunday at breezed out the victory. Shute went off with and Tesoro (3-2 SCL, 12-10), those Lady tion to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, noon and can be found at www.cifss.org 25 points while both Nordbak and Olivia CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

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2009 BEST OF DANA POINT PEOPLE’S CHOICE LANTERN AWARDS

Debbie Pachyn, Sandy Pinel, Rosalinda Ceballos, Jean Shetley serve up Tutor and Spunky’s award-winning sandwiches. Photo by Sara Borman

elcome to the second annual DP Times Best of Dana Point People’s Choice Lantern Awards, our annual celebration of Dana Point’s favorite businesses, services and places as selected by you, the readers. W We received almost 2,000 votes over the past month—doubling last year’s response—through online polls and mailed in ballots. After a careful tallying , we have compiled your results here in this handy pullout section. We hope that you will keep it and refer to if often in the coming year when you’re looking for a new place to dine, shop or play in Dana Point. It is also chock full of great service providers, so whether you need a dry cleaner or a mechanic, we hope you will fi nd this information valuable in your efforts to shop locally. Make sure to look for the distinctive Gold and Silver Lantern Award stickers in the windows of all of our winners and tell them you read about them (or maybe even voted for them) in the DP Times. This entire pullout section will be available online at www.danapointtimes.com for the entire year. —Andrea Swayne

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BEST RESTAURANT FOR A BEST COFFEE DATE/ROMANTIC EVENING COFFEE IMPORTERS 34531 Golden Lantern, 949.493.7773, LUCIANA’S Gold Lantern www.coffeeimporters.com 24312 Del Prado, 949.661.6500, Coffee Importers takes the gold again this year. Gold Lantern www.lucianas.com Featuring homestyle Northern Italian dishes, This harbor fi xture has been the morning coffee Luciana’s is like a trip back to Old World Italy. stop of choice since 1975. With delicious drinks Don’t miss the Pappa al Pomodoro (country to satisfy coffee-lovers of varied tastes, Coffee style tomato soup) or Thursday night wine tast- Importers offers a delicious array of choices ings.—NG from hot and cold to sweet and bold. Regulars come for the coffee and stay for the conver- CHART HOUSE sation as Jim Miller’s beloved hot spot has Silver Lantern 34442 Green Lantern St., 949.492.1183, www.chart-house.com become an important place where locals come to meet and greet. The Coffee Importers even NOMINEES • Restaurant 162’ • Agostino Ristorante • Beach House • Bella Napoli • Bonjour Café • Brio Tuscany Grille • Café Mezzaluna hosts the Dana Point Civic Association Coffee • Cannons • Cassanova Ristorante • Chart House • Dana Kai • Dana Chat the third Friday of every month. Stop by Point Yacht Club • El Torito • Gemmell’s • Gen Kai • Harbor Grill • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern • Ichibiri • and try one of our favorites—the Borgia—a Jack’s • Jon’s Fish Market • Luciana’s • Mahe • Mario’s by the Sea • scrumptious concoction of coffee, chocolate Mori Sushi • Pain du Monde • Ristorante Farrentelli • Renaissance and orange. —AS • RJ’s Café • Salt Creek Grille • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Stella’s Serious Italian • Stonehill Tavern • Thai This • Turk’s • What a JC BEANS Dish • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Chart House; Silver: 34114 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Gemmell’s Silver Lantern 949.496.4700, www.jcbeans.com

Specialty coffees on the patio at NOMINEES • Beach Cities Pizza • Bonjour Cafe • Brio Tuscany Grille BEST INTERNATIONAL Coffee Importers. File photo • Burger King • Carl’s Jr. • Cassanova Ristorante • JC Beans • Café Mezzaluna • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Donuts • Dana Point EATS Yacht Club • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Juice Stop • Lavender Lounge • McDonalds • Pain du Monde • Proud Mary’s • Renaissance • RJ’s Cafe • Starbucks • The Brig • THAI THIS Blaz’n Blenders at Coffee Importers • Bonjour Cafe • Café Mezzalu- 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Coffee Importers; Silver: Starbucks 24501 Del Prado, 949.240.7944, BEST BREAKFAST na • Carlos Mexican Restaurant • Chronic Tacos • Coffee Importers Gold Lantern www.thaithis.com • Denny’s • Dippity Donuts • Donut World • Harbor Deli • Harbor Grill • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennesseys Tavern • JC Since 1992 it’s won over the hearts and stom- RJ’S CAFÉ Beans • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Las Golondrinas • Olamendi’s • Pain du achs of so many people in and around Dana 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Monde • Proud Mary’s • RJ’s Café • Renaissance • Ritz Carlton • Salt Point. Two year’s, two gold’s, and now you know Gold Lantern 949.218.5757, www.rjscafe.com Creek Grille • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Tutor & Spunky’s • St Regis • Starbuck’s • The Brig • Turk’s • What A Dish • 2008 WINNERS • why. —DZ Jumping ahead from last year’s second place Gold: Coffee Importers; Silver: RJ’s Café fi nish, this is the best breakfast option in town PEKING DRAGON that offers large portions at a reasonable price Silver Lantern 34171 Pacifi c Coast Highway, 949.493.9499, www.pekingdragonrestaurant.com and a relaxing home-like atmosphere. “We’ve BEST OVERALL got a great atmosphere, great service and great NOMINEES • Agostino’s Ristorante • Aurora’s Taqueria • Bella Na- RESTAURANT poli • Bonjour Cafe • Brio Tuscany Grille • Buena Vista Market • Café food at reasonable prices,” server Marina Small Mezzaluna • Caliente Coastal Cantina • Carlos Mexican Restaurant said. “Our cozy, tropical-theme at the restau- • Cassanova • Chronic Taco • Dana Kai • Dana Point Yacht Club • El BRIO TUSCANY GRILLE rant allows people who come in to really feel at Patio • El Pollo Loco • El Torito • Gemmel’s • Gen Kai • Harbor Grill Gold Lantern 24050 Camino Del Avion, 949.443.1476, • Ichibiri • Jack’s • Kaleyard • Las Golondrinas • Luciana’s • Mahe • home.” —DZ www.briorestaurant.com Maki Yaki • Mario’s by the Sea • Mori Sushi • New Mandarin Garden Brio Tuscany Grille offers a contemporary Italian • Olamendi’s • Pain du Monde • Peking Dragon • Pick Up Stix • HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ Voters chose Wind & Sea as their Ristorante Farrentelli • RJ’s Cafe • Shanghai Charlie’s • Smokey’s 34157 Pacifi c Coast Highway, cuisine ranging from Fettuccine to Filet Mignon pick for best happy hour. File photo House of BBQ • Steer Crazy International BBQ • Stella’s Serious Ital- Silver Lantern 949.496.9270, www.harborhousecafe.com with a variety of fi ne Italian and California ian • Taco Surf • Thai Dara • Thai This • Yama Teppan House • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Thai This; Silver: Peking Dragon NOMINEES • A’s Burgers • Aurora’s Taqueria • Beach Cities Pizza • wines. Its warm atmosphere, array of moder- ately priced foods and themed entertainment BEST HAPPY HOUR seven nights a week, make Brio a top pick. This is Brio’s second year winning Best Overall Res- WIND & SEA 34699 Golden Lantern, 949.496.6500 taurant. Pepe Rivera has managed Brio Tuscany Gold Lantern www.windandsearestaurants.com Grille for the past 12 years and has become So many tasty options, so many great prices. well known with the locals. “We make ‘em feel Plus, the waterfront setting adds to the fun good,” said Rivera. It’s not just ambiance and when your day’s done and it’s time to unwind. cuisine that keep a customer coming back. “People get a great value on food and drinks at Customer service is paramount. “Ninety percent our happy hour,” Jay Styles, General Manager, of the clients that come in, Pepe knows their said. “Our unique selection of Hawaiian dishes name,” said Enzo Scognamiglio, proprietor. —SL and drinks during our Hawaiian themed happy HARBOR GRILL hour is really popular. I’d say our Mai Tai’s are Silver Lantern 34499 Golden Lantern Street, the biggest selling item. On a busy Friday we’ll 949.240.1416, www.harborgrill.com sell over 200 of them–sometimes even 300.” NOMINEES • Agostino Ristorante • Aurora’s Taqueria • A’s Burger —DZ • Bella Napoli • Blaz’n Blenders at Coffee Importers • Bonjour Cafe • Brio Tuscany Grille • Café Mezzaluna • Caliente Coastal Cantina HARPOON HENRY’S • Cannons • Carlos Mexican Restaurant • Cassanova Ristorante • Silver Lantern 34555 Golden Lantern Street, Chart House • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Yacht Club • Dana 949.493.2933, www.windandsearestaurants.com Kai • El Patio • El Torito • Gemmell’s • Gen Kai • Harbor House • Harbor Deli • Harbor Grill • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern NOMINEES • Agostino Ristorante • Bella Napoli • Brio Tuscany • Ichibiri • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Jon’s Fish Market • Las Golondrinas Grille • Café Mezzaluna • Caliente Coastal Cantina • Cannons • Luciana’s • Mahe • Mario’s by the Sea • Mori Sushi • Olamendi’s • • Cassonova Ristorante • Chart House • Coconuts • Dana Point Pain du Monde • Peking Dragon • Proud Mary’s • RJ’s Cafe • Renais- Yacht Club • Dana West Yacht Club • El Torito • Gen Kai • Harpoon sance • Rib Joint • Ristorante Ferrantelli • Salt Creek Grille • Slice of Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Mahe • Mario’s New York • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Stella’s Serious Italian • Stone- by the Sea • Mori Sushi • Pain du Monde • Renaissance • Rib Joint hill Tavern • Taco Surf • Thai Dara • Thai This • The Brig • Turk’s • • Salt Creek Grille • St Regis • Stella’s Serious Italian • Steer Crazy Best overall restaurant: Brio Tuscany Grille. Photo by Andrea Swayne Tutor and Spunky’s Deli • What A Dish • Wind & Sea • Zushi • 2008 International BBQ • Sunsets • Taco Surf • Turk’s • Wind & Sea • WINNERS • Gold: Brio Tuscany Grille; Silver: Gemmell’s 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Brio Tuscany Grille; Silver: Harpoon Henry’s

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BEST TACO BEST DONUT

TACO SURF DANA POINT DONUTS 34195 Pacifi c Coast Highway, 34135 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Gold Lantern 949.661.5754, www.tacosurf.com Gold Lantern 949.240.3087 Purely positive vibrations emanate from this When morning breaks and a quick sugary fi x is world-renown restaurant and they’ve got the in order, this store is where you go to fi nd your best tacos around in order to satisfy the soul. favorite donut–any kind, any style. “Our donuts “Everything is made from scratch, we make it are just really good compared to others. They’re to order and we’ve got a wide selection,” owner nice and soft, not hard, and we have some great George Blake said. “We’ve also got really dis- baker’s,” Sue Martinez, an employee with Dana tinctive fl avors that’s a lot better than the fast Point Donuts, said. —DZ food mush out there.” —DZ DIPPITY DONUTS CHRONIC TACOS Silver Lantern 33621 Del Obispo, Suite C, 949.240.6064 Silver Lantern 34255 Pacifi c Coast Highway, NOMINEES • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Donuts • Donut World 949.481.3726, www.eatchronictacos.com • Dippity Donuts • Doheny Donut • Donut House • Kelly’s Dough- NOMINEES • Aurora’s Taqueria • A’s burgers • Beach House • nuts • Starbucks • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Dippity Donuts; Silver: Buena Vista Market • Caliente Coastal Cantina • Carlos Mexican Dana Point Donuts Restaurant • Chronic Tacos • Dana Point Yacht Club • Del Taco • El Patio • El Pollo Loco • El Torito • Fish Bucket • Harbor Grill • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Jon’s Fish Market • Las Golondrinas • BEST MENU FOR HEALTHY Olamendi’s • RJ’s Cafe • Salt Creek Grille • Taco Bell • Taco Surf • 2008 WINNERS • Gold (Tie): Taco Surf, Chronic Taco CHOICES

BLAZ’N BLENDERS BEST CUP OF TEA Gold Lantern AT COFFEE IMPORTERS 34531 Golden Lantern, 949.493.7773, www.coffeeimporters.com LAVENDER LOUNGE Healthy consumption at all levels is key to Gold Lantern 34135 Pacifi c Coast Highway, enjoying all life has to offer. When you’re out 949.481.3730, www.lavenderloungetea.com and about looking for that esoteric option that A healthy alternative to the daily grind, Laven- includes blended smoothies, juices, tonics der Lounge provides patrons an opportunity to and teas, look no further than this particular enjoy a relaxing cup—or glass—of tea in an en- establishment. “We put all natural and organic vironment that is part traditional tea house part ingredients in everything we make,” Lead Barista stylish California café. Lavender Lounge makes Dottie Guido said. “Whether it’s using nutrition- a point of buying their teas in small quantities al patterns in our juices and smoothies or just frequently rather than buying in bulk and storing coming up with something fresh and brand new large quantities. This ensures that their bever- for our customers, we make sure everything we ages are always fresh and tasty. Check out one serve is top-notch.” —DZ of their quarterly tea tasting events to sample the many varieties offered here. —AS JAMBA JUICE COFFEE IMPORTERS Silver Lantern 32585 Golden Lantern, 949.488.3435 Silver Lantern 34531 Golden Lantern, 949.493.7773, NOMINEES • Blaz’n Blenders at Coffee Importers • Baja Tacos • www.coffeeimporters.com Bella Napoli • El Pollo Loco • Bonjour Cafe • Brio Tuscany Grille • NOMINEES • Beach Cities Pizza • Bonjour Cafe • Café Mezzaluna Café Mezzaluna • Caliente Coastal Cantina • Cassanova Ristorante • Cassanova Ristorante • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Yacht Club • Dana Point Yacht Club • Denny’s • Gelson’s Market • Harbor Deli • Harbor House • Ralph’s • JC Beans • Lavendar Lounge • Pain du • Harbor Grill • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Ichibiri • Jack in Monde • Peking Dragon • Proud Mary’s • Ritz Carlton • RJ’s Cafe • the Box • Jack’s • Jamba Juice • Jolly Roger • Juice Stop • Pain du Monde • Peking dragon • Proud Mary’s • Renaissance • RJ’s Cafe Norma Olivares of Dana Point Donuts. Shanghai Charlie’s • Starbucks • Thai This • What A Dish • Wind & Photo by Sara Borman Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Coffee Importers; Silver: JC Beans • Salt Creek Grille • Slice of New York • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Starbucks • Subway • Taco Surf • Thai This • Tutor & Spunky’s • What A Dish • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Coffee Importers; Silver: Lavender Lounge. Photo by Sara Borman RJ’s Café BEST WINE SELECTION BEST SANDWICH

BRIO TUSCANY GRILLE TUTOR & SPUNKY’S DELI 24050 Camino Del Avion, 949.443.1476, 34085 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Gold Lantern www.briorestaurant.com Gold Lantern 949.248.3851, www.tutorandspunkys.com The wine list has over 100 varieties to choose With their “sack lunch special” and free wi-fi , from by the bottle and about 25 by the glass. “I Tutor and Spunky’s Deli offers a wide range of believe we have one of the largest wine-by-the- sandwiches with great names like “USC Forever, glass programs in South County and our cus- Humpty Mermaid and The Turkey Trot,” the deli tomers love that,” said owner Enzo Scognami- offers something for everyone and the great glio. “We have become a sort of Cheers-type staff is happy to make your sandwich just the gathering place for Dana Point. Our customer way you like it.—JA base is about 95 percent locals. —AS BLAZ’N BLENDERS AT COFFEE RENAISSANCE Silver Lantern IMPORTERS 24701 Del Prado, 949.661.6003, 34531 Golden Lantern Street, 949.493.7773, Silver Lantern www.renaissance-danapoint.com www.coffeeimporters.com

NOMINEES • Restaurant 162’ • Bella Napoli • Brio Tuscany Grille • NOMINEES • A’s Burgers • Beach Cities Pizza • Bella Napoli • Blaz’n Cannons • Cassanova Ristorante • Chart House • Club 19 • Dana Blenders at Coffee Importers • Blazing Blenders • Bonjour Cafe • Point Cigar & Wine • Dana West Yacht Club • DaVine Food & Wine Brio Tuscany Grille • Bubba Kahuna’s • Burger King • Dana Point • Dana Point Yacht Club • Eno at Ritz Carlton • Gelson’s • Gem- Yacht Club • Dippity Donuts • El Pollo Loco • Gelson’s • Gemmell’s mell’s • Harbor Grill • Hennessey’s Tavern • Jack’s • Laguna Cliffs • Harbor Deli • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Marriott • Luciana’s • Mahe • Motif at the St. Regis • Party Time Tavern • Jolly Roger • Jon’s Fish Market • Juice Stop • Mahe • Mon- Liquor • Proud Mary’s • Ralph’s • Renaissance • Ritz Carlton • Salt arch Beach Market • Proud Mary’s • RJ’s Café • Ritz Carlton • Salt Creek Grille • St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort • Stella’s Serious Ital- Creek Grille • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Tutor & Spunky’s • Subway ian • Stonehill Tavern • Thai This • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • • Togo’s • What A Dish • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Gold: Purple Feet; Silver (Tie): Chart House, Brio Tuscany Grille Coffee Importers; Silver: Tutor & Spunky’s

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BEST PIZZA BEST MARGARITA

BEACH CITIES PIZZA EL TORITO MEXICAN GRILL Gold Lantern 34473 Golden Lantern Street, 34521 Golden Lantern Street, 949.496.0606, www.beachcitiespizza.com Gold Lantern 949.496.6311, www.eltorito.com Locals know this is the spot to gnosh a slice or There’s nothing chain-related about their mar- order a pizza for take out or delivery. Only the garitas–they’re the best in town for two straight best ingredients are used and that’s why they’re years now. “The quality of the products and winners. “Our pizza crust is made purely from using the proper amounts in the recipe is what sourdough and we bake it fresh every day,” 13- makes a good margarita,” Federico Iglesias, year employee Francisco Rojas said. “Everything general manager, said. “We use various types we use is fresh from our vegetables to our of tequilas depending on what the customer Boar’s Head meat.” —DZ wants, but it is our house margarita that is so popular because of its price and quality.” —DZ STUFT PIZZA & BREWING Silver Lantern 24821 Del Prado, 949.240.6444, TACO SURF www.stuftpizza.com Silver Lantern 34195 Pacifi c Coast Highway, NOMINEES • Agostino Ristorante • Beach Cities Pizza • Bella Na- 949.661.5754, www.tacosurf.com poli • Brio Tuscany Grille • Bubba Kahuna’s • Cassanova Ristorante NOMINEES • Aventura Sailing • Brio Tuscany Grille • Caliente • Domino’s Pizza • Dana Point Yacht Club • Izza Neapolitan Pizza Coastal Cantina • Carlos Mexican Restaurant • Dana West Yacht • Jack’s • Kokomo’s • Papa Murphy’s • Pizza Hut • Round Table • Club • Dana Point Yacht Club • El Torito • Fish Bucket • Harbor Grill Slice of New York • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Stella’s Serious Italian • Harpoon Henry’s • Jack’s • Mahe • Olamendi’s • Proud Mary’s • • Stuft Pizza • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Beach Cities Pizza; Silver: Ristorante Farrentelli • Salt Creek Grille • Stella’s Serious Italian • Stuft Pizza Stonehill Tavern • Taco Surf • Turk’s • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: El Torito; Silver: Taco Surf BEST SUSHI

GEN KAI Gold Lantern 34143 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.240.2004 Despite suffering a fi re in late October that shut the restaurant down through the start of 2010, Gen Kai repeats as your favorite sushi spot. The sushi bar is the place to be seen in town. —NG MAHE 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Silver Lantern 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com

NOMINEES • Dana Kai • Gen Kai • Ichibiri • Mahe • Maki Yaki • Mori Sushi • Sushi Kiyo • Yama Teppan House • Zushi • 2008 WIN- NERS • Gold: Gen Kai; Silver: Dana Kai

Elise Hart and Audrey Borman at the Scoop Deck. BEST BAR Photo by Sara Borman TURK’S Gold Lantern 34683 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9028 BEST SPOT TO CURE A The waterfront view and colorful crowd draw people here and the talented mix-ologists SWEET TOOTH behind the bar keep them coming back. Hate watered-down drinks? No worries; that never SCOOP DECK AT COFFEE happens here. Turk’s friendly bartenders are no- Gold Lantern IMPORTERS torious for not skimping on the good stuff. —AS 34531 Golden Lantern, 949.493.7773, Francisco Rojas of Beach Cities Pizza holds an award-winning pie. Photo by Sara Borman www.coffeeimporters.com BRIO TUSCANY GRILLE Would you like that in a cup or a cone? Scoop Silver Lantern 24050 Camino Del Avion, 949.443.1476, Deck overlooks the harbor and is a great place www.briorestaurant.com BEST BURGER BEST APPETIZER to satisfy that sweet tooth. On the harbor, the NOMINEES • Agostino Ristorante • Brio Tuscany Grille • Caliente patio is a relaxing spot where customers can Coastal Cantina • Cassanova Ristorante • Coconuts • Dana Point Yacht Club • Dana West Yacht Club • El Torito • Fish Bucket • A’S BURGERS SALT CREEK GRILLE enjoy a refreshing ice cream, and with a variety Harbor Grill • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern • Jack’s • 34344 Pacifi c Coast Highway, 32802 Pacifi c Coast Highway, of 24 fl avors, one is sure to be a favorite. Since Gold Lantern Gold Lantern 949.661.7799, saltcreekgrille.com Jolly Roger • Luciana’s • Mahe • Proud Mary’s • Renaissance • Ritz 949.496.4460 1975 Jim Miller has been serving customers Carlton • Salt Creek Grille • Savanah • Stella’s Serious Italian • It’s no secret that A’s Burgers is the best around. Featuring a wonderful, warm California con- a variety of foods and beverages with a view. Stonehill Tavern • Sunsets • Taco Surf • Thai This • Turk’s • Wind & It’s like eating a little slice of heaven when you temporary setting, Salt Creek Grille offers a Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Turk’s; Silver: Brio Tuscany Grille “This patio represents the character and family sink your teeth into a tender, juicy and made- dynamic menu featuring its award-winning pork atmosphere of Dana Point,” said Miller.—SL to-order burger from this restaurant. And deli- chop, Chilean sea bass and delicious steaks. cious sides like fried zucchini, onion rings and Don’t miss Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CAKE awesome crispy fries keep your mouth watering p.m. —NG Silver Lantern (tie) and planning that next trip in almost as soon as 24921 Dana Point Harbor Drive, # B100, HARPOON HENRY’S 949.240.7100, www.itsallaboutthecake.com you’re done. —DZ Silver Lantern 34555 Golden Lantern St., 949.493.2933, windandsearestaurants.com CHOCOLATE SOLIDER (tie) HENNESSEY’S TAVERN Silver Lantern 34513 Golden Lantern Street, 34111 La Plaza, 949.488.0121, NOMINEES • Beach House • Bella Napoli • Brio Tuscany Grille • 949.493.4135, www.thechocolatesoldier.com Silver Lantern www.hennesseystavern.com Café Mezzaluna • Caliente Coastal Cantina • Cannons • Cassanova Ristorante • Chart House • Dana Point Yacht Club • El Torito • NOMINEES • Agostino Ristorante • AM PM • Baskin Robbins • NOMINEES • A’s Burgers • Blue Dolphin • Brio Tuscany Grill • Fish Bucket • Harbor Grill • Harbor House • Harpoon Henry’s • Bella Napoli • Café Mezzaluna • Cannons • Cassanova Ristorante • Burger King • Carl’s Jr. • Dana Point Yacht Club • Del Taco • Denny’s Hennessey’s Tavern • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Luciana’s • Mahe • Motif Chocolate Soldier • Circle K • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Donuts • Dippity Donuts • Fish Bucket • Harbor Grill • Harbor House at the St. Regis • Pain du Monde • Peking Dragon • Renaissance • • DaVine Food & Wine • Dippity Donuts • Dana Point Yacht Club • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern • Jack’s • Jolly Roger • Ritz Carlton Sundeck • Salt Creek Grille • Smokey’s House of BBQ • • Gelato Paradiso • Gelson’s Bakery • Gemmell’s • Harbor House • McDonalds • Proud Mary’s • RJ’s Cafe • Renaissance • Ritz Carlton St Regis Lobby Lounge • Stella’s Serious Italian • Thai This • Turk’s • Harpoon Henry’s • It’s All About the Cake • Lavender Lounge • Mc- • Salt Creek Grille • Smokey’s House of BBQ • Stonehill Tavern • The Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold (Tie): Harpoon Henry’s, Jack’s Donalds • Pain du Monde • Salt Creek Grille • Scoop Deck at Coffee Brig • Turk’s • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: A’s Burgers; Importers • Sprinkles • Starbucks • What a Dish • 2008 WINNERS • Turk’s waitress Annie Kay. Photo by Sara Borman Silver: Hennessy’s Gold: Scoop Deck; Silver: It’s All About The Cake

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BEST VENUE FOR LIVE BEST DAY SPA MUSIC DANA POINT BODY CENTRE 24629 Del Prado, 949.487.0891, RENAISSANCE Gold Lantern www.danapointbodycentre.com 24701 Del Prado, 949.661.6003, Who wants to unwind and feel the pleasures of Gold Lantern www.renaissance-danapoint.com There’s no other venue in town like it. A physical and spiritual relaxation in a crowded well-placed stage, lush atmosphere and open and noisy environment? That just won’t do. acoustics make for a great live music experi- Dana Point Body Centre offers an array of body ence. “We’ve just got a great atmosphere and therapy and skin care in a quiet environment we get awesome bands from around southern where you can enjoy the fruits of life in all its California to play here,” manager Angie Del tantalizing and harmonious glory. “We’re a Rosso said. “I really think we’re spoiled with the small low-key place without hustle and bustle kind of talent we get – really great musicians. that a big time spa attracts,” staff receptionist Plus, our crowd is about 95 percent local which Tiffany Herzog said. “People come here to get adds to the fl avor.” —DZ quality massages, facials, body wraps, scrubs and such and really get to enjoy the setting and BRIO TUSCANY GRILLE the experience.” —DZ Silver Lantern 24050 Camino Del Avion, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com WHITE LOTUS 24582 Del Prado, 949.496.2977 NOMINEES • Brio Tuscany Grille • Café Mezzaluna • Cassanova Silver Lantern Ristorante • Coconuts • Dana West Yacht Club • Dana Wharf • NOMINEES • Azalea Salon and Boutique • Dana Point Bodycentre • Doheny Beach • Dana Point Yacht Club • Harpoon Henry’s • Hen- Dawn’s Day Spa • Laguna Cliffs Marriott resort and spa • Massage nessey’s Tavern • Heritage Park • Lantern Bay Park • La Plaza Park • Envy • Paragon Salon • Pacifi c Acupuncture Center • Pure Clover • Lord of the Strings at Community House • Mahe • Ocean Institute • Real Skin Solutions • Ritz Carlton • Spa Gaucin at St. Regis • Talega Renaissance • Rib Joint • Salt Creek Grille • St. Regis Monarch Beach Day Spa • Vivos Fitness • White Lotus Day Spa • 2008 WINNERS • Resort • Stella’s Serious Italina • Taco Surf • Turk’s • Wind & Sea • Gold: Ritz Carlton; Silver: Spa Gaucin Pulse Fitness. Photo by Sara Borman 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Renaissance; Silver: Brio Tuscany Grille BEST BARBER SHOP BEST GYM OR FITNESS BEST MANICURE AND BEST HAIR SALON STUDIO PEDICURE THE KINGS CLUB SALON ROUGE (TIE) BARBERSHOP Gold Lantern 34255 Pacifi c Coast Highway Ste. 117, PULSE GYM POSH NAILS Gold Lantern 34085 La Plaza, 949.496.4644 949.489.1565, www.salonrougedanapoint.com Gold Lantern 24470 Del Prado, 949.488.7700, Gold Lantern 24040 Camino Del Avion #8, If you are looking for that special cut, new color, This classic and clean setting is so inviting it’s www.pulsefi tnessdp.com 949.496.7674 hair extensions, or just want to get your nails come leaps and bounds from second all the way Their mantra: “We know how to get people Attentive service and friendly technicians set done, Salon Rouge is at the top of the list. Tate to the top spot for the fi rst time. “We are the in the best shape possible.” The bottom line: this nail salon apart. Customers enjoy the Clifton, owner, wants her clients to feel like they home of the old-fashioned hand shake – you No gimmicks, only the best in gym quality and pampering while lounging in ultra-comfortable are in an upscale salon yet feel comfortable and come in, get a nice haircut with a straight razor in personal training service. “Part of the main massaging lounge chairs in an impeccably clean relaxed knowing they will be taken care of by clean up, and a splash of Bay Rum after shave attraction is that we have a small intimate set- environment. Posh Nails offers an experience true professionals. “We really value customer that will have you smelling good for ladies,” ting in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere,” that lives up to its name—posh. —AS owner Mike Swenson said. “And we’ve got a owner Kristie Hugstead-Brotherton said. “We service, clients feel listened to,” said Clifton. Af- TOP NAILS & HAIR ter 20 plus years of styling hair, Clifton decided humidor in the barber shop too, so our clients also have effective cutting edge workouts that Silver Lantern 33611 Del Obispo St, #E, 949.234.9863, to go into business for herself. She is three years can hang out and have a stogie after their we provide and our overall facility encompasses www.topnailsandhair.com into it and attributes some of her success to the haircut.” —DZ every component of fi tness in one stop.” —DZ NOMINEES • Aloha Nails • Azalea Salon & Boutique • Dana Skin & Nails • Design Nails • Friendly Nails • Happy Nails • JTC Salon • energy she puts into making her clients feel like SPORTS BARBER FITNESS TOGETHER Laguna Cliffs Marriott Spa • My Le Salon • Natural Nails • Ocean they have gotten their money’s worth, especially 34221 Golden Lantern Street, 34255 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Ste 107-108, Nails • Paragon Salon • Posh Nails • Pretty Nails • Pro Nails • Salon Silver Lantern 949.493.6081 Silver Lantern 949.488.0005, www.fi tnesstogether.com De La Mer • Salon Rouge • Salon Surreal • Spa Gaucin at St. Regis • in this economy she said. She speaks highly of The Nail Company • Tic Tac Nails • Top Nails • White Lotus Day Spa her stylists and how they work well together. NOMINEES • Aloha Barber • Hair Affair Salon • Johns Barber Shop • NOMINEES • Biodynamax Training Gym • Curves • Dana Point • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Posh Nails; Silver: Top Nails JTC Salon • Kings Club Barbershop • Monarch Bay Haircutters • Pro Health Club • DP Athletic Club • Fit Club Outdoor Bootcamp • Fit- “All of us feel the same way, our client comes Hair Cutters • Refl ections Salon • Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and ness Together • Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Jazzercise • Kardia fi rst,” said Clifton. —SL Spa • Salon Connection • Salon Revelation • Salon Rouge • Sports Life Fitness • Palestra Gym • Pulse Fitness • Reform Pilates • West- Barber • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Sports Barber; Silver: The Kings wind Sailing, Stand Up Paddle in the Harbor • Vivos Fitness • 2008 BEST PET GROOMING SALON REVELATION (TIE) Club Barbershop WINNERS • Gold: Pulse Fitness; Silver: Dana Point Athletic Club Gold Lantern 34192 Violet Lantern, 949.248.8595 DAWGY STYLE If you are looking for one of the best places to Gold Lantern 34085 Pacifi c Coast Highway, get a haircut or style, or maybe some color try 949.496.3315, www.todawgystyle.com Salon Revelation. The salon has been owned Offering top quality grooming for “dawgs and and operated for nine years by, Dayna Dallas, kats,” Dawgy Style is Dana Point’s premier pet master stylist and colorist. Customers receive grooming shop. Not only do they shampoo, good quality service and feel comfortable in groom and cut your pet’s hair, they offer hair the salon; they don’t feel like they have to get coloring and will work with diffi cult dogs and dressed up to get their hair done, and custom- cats. If you want the best, Dawgy Style has it. ers like that, said Dallas. Set between two —JA landmarks in Dana Point, Salon Revelation is in SOUTH PAW DOG WASH a good location and is easy to locate. —SL Silver Lantern (TIE) 34155 Pacifi c Coast Highway, 949.248.9910 AZALEA SALON AND Silver Lantern BOUTIQUE DANA POINT GROOMING 24452 Del Prado Avenue, 949.248.3406, www.azaleasalonand- Silver Lantern AND PET SPA (TIE) boutique.com 34102 La Plaza, Suite B, 949.429.7297, www.danapointgrooming.com NOMINEES • Azalea Salon and Boutique • Ego Salon • Howard Jones Salon • JTC Salon • Kings Club Barber • Laguna Cliffs Marriott NOMINEES • Alpha • Animal Crackers • Aussie Pet Mobile • Beach Resort and Spa • Martha’s Beauty Salon • My Le Salon • Paragon Dogue • Beauty in the Beast • Dana Niguel Veterinary • Dana Point Salon • Refl ections Salon • Salon Connection • Salon De La Mer Grooming and Pet Spa • Dawgy Style • Estrella Pet Grooming • • Salon Revelation • Salon Rouge • Salon Surreal • Salon Utopia • Golden Lantern Animal Hospital • Home Town Grooming • Petsmart Shine Hair Studio • The Haircutters • Vogue Salon • 2008 WIN- • South Paw Dog Wash • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Petsmart; Silver: NERS • Gold: Salon Rouge; Silver: Azalea Salon and Boutique Scotty Young of The Kings Club Barbershop. Photo by Sara Borman Dawgy Style

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BEST LODGING

ST. REGIS One Monarch Beach Resort, 949.234.3200, Gold Lantern www.stregismb.com Where elegance and fi ne relaxation meet and melt away stress, the St. Regis in Monarch Beach is the best in lodging while offering other excellent benefi ts. “St. Regis Monarch Beach compliments the uniqueness of Dana Point as a luxurious destination that offers 5/5 service, the fi nest dining options, amenities and activi- ties that are bespoke to the resort,” Amanda Feld, Public Relations and Marketing Coordina- tor, said. —DZ LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT Silver Lantern RESORT & SPA 25135 Park Lantern, 888.476.2405, www.lagunacliffs.com

NOMINEES • Blue Lantern Inn • Capistrano Surfside Inn • Dana Marina Inn • Doubletree Guest Suites • Holiday Inn Express • Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa • Ritz-Carlton • Riviera Beach and Spa Resort • St. Regis Monarch Beach • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Ritz-Calrton, Silver: Laguna Cliffs Marriott BEST JEWELRY

SWISS CONNECTION Gold Lantern 32565 Golden Lantern Ste. A, 949.488.0900, www.jeanjacquesmamie.com The Swiss Connection offers the highest quality jewelry with an equally impressive selection to match. Jean-Jacques Mamie is a second genera- tion watch maker straight from Bonfol, Switzer- land, and still carries the heavy Swiss-French accent to prove it. A GIA Graduate of Gemol- ogy, Jewelry and Watch making, Mamie came to the states to share his knowledge and work on watches such as Piaget, Corum, Movado Stop in and see co-owner Annett Garcia at and Cartier. What other than credentials makes BEST CAR REPAIR BEST STORE TO BUY The Wee Loft for unique gifts, educational the Swiss Connection stand out in a crowd? “I toys and those that are just plain fun, like GIFTS FOR KIDS these popular and very collectible, try to do the impossible for the customer,” said DANA POINT SHELL UGLYDOLLS. Photo by Sara Borman Mamie.—SL 34137 Pacifi c Coast Highway, Gold Lantern 949.496.2090, www.danapointshell.com THE WEE LOFT MARINELLI FINE JEWELRY With some of the best ASE certifi ed master Gold Lantern 32585 Golden Lantern, Ste. #K, Silver Lantern 12 Monarch Bay Drive, 949.443.4030 949.489.9202, theweeloft.com technicians around, this crew cares about your It’s back-to-back Golden Lanterns for The Wee NOMINEES • Angelo’s • Art Sea • Azalea Salon & Boutique • yourself to something unique and beautiful.—JA safety on the road, your car’s performance and Loft, your favorite spot for unique, classic kids Bella Bazaar • Dana Point Jewelers • Downstairs Store • Festival honest dealings. —DZ of Whales Street Faire • Girl in the Curl • Golden Galleon • Hobie toys. “We offer something different you won’t BELLA BAZAAR • Jean-Jacques Mamie at St. Regis • JW Jewelry • Marinelli Fine 34091 Pacifi c Coast Hwy, 949.429.6200, Jewelers • Momilani’s • Monaco Jewelers • Salon Rouge • Swiss OLD TOWN GARAGE see anywhere else,” said Annette Garcia, who Silver Lantern www.bellabazaar.com Connection • White Pelican • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Swiss Con- Silver Lantern 25861 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach, along with Erin Kelly opened the shop 20 years nection, Silver: Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1281 NOMINEES • Art Sea • Bella Bazaar • Dana Point Body Centre • ago this summer. —NG Chocolate Soldier • Club 19 Pro Shop at St. Regis • Downstairs NOMINEES • Dana Point Auto Service • Dana Point Foreign Car Store • Hobie • Infi nity Surfboards • Intimate Obsessions • Junqies Service • Dana Point Shell • Luna Auto Repair • Old Town Garage OCEAN INSTITUTE • Kenny’s Music • Killer Dana • Kings Club Barbershop • McCool • Performance Haus • Ruben’s Imports • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Flowers • Mille Fleurs • Momilani’s • Monarch Bay Pharmacy • Shell on PCH; Silver (Tie): Performance Haus, Ruben Imports Silver Lantern 949.496.2274, ocean-institute.org Ocean Institute • Radio Shack • Upstairs store • West Marine • Whimsey Hollow • White Pelican • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Down- NOMINEES • Bella Bazaar • Ocean Institute • Colors of the Wind stairs Store, Silver: Hobie BEST CLOTHING • Downstairs Store • Fairytales Boutique • Girl in the Curl • Hobie • Infi nity Surfboards • Kenny’s Music • Killer Dana • Momilani’s • The Wee Loft • Upstairs Store • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Wee Loft, BEST DRY CLEANER HOBIE Silver: Fairy Tales Gold Lantern 24825 Del Prado, 949.496.2366, www.hobie.com RAYMAR CLEANERS Gold Lantern 34085 La Plaza Place, 949.496.2640 Hobie Alter opened the fi rst surf shop in Dana BEST STORE TO BUY Point in 1954, and since then Hobie has been a Dana Point’s fi rst dry cleaner is now its Golden cornerstone shop for surfers and watermen and THE PERFECT GIFT FOR Lantern winner. Opened 47 years ago, Raymar women of all ages. —NG ADULTS has been owned by Steve and Ann Chung for the past six years. “I love our customers,” said GOLDEN GALLEON (tie) Ann. “We offer quality service and have a strong 34677 Golden Lantern, 949.493.8521 THE UPSTAIRS STORE Silver Lantern relationship with our customers.” —NG Gold Lantern 34665 Golden Lantern Street, KILLER DANA (tie) 949.661.3787, www.danapointharbor.com/Upstairs.html 24621 Del Prado, 949.489.8380, Located in the Dana Point harbor, The Upstairs PACIFIC CLEANERS Silver Lantern www.killerdana.com Silver Lantern 34098 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.240.2994 Store offers an outstanding range of gifts for NOMINEES • Bella Bazaar • Carmady Street • Fuller’s • Girl in the NOMINEES • Celebrity Cleaners • Dana Point Dry Cleaning & Laun- Curl • Golden Galleon • Hobie • Infi nity Surfboards • Jack’s Surf- your friends or loved ones. Whether you’re dry • Elite Dry Cleaners • Excel Cleaners • Good Hands • Michel’s boards • Junqies • Killer Dana • Mel’s Boutique • Millie • Monarch looking for jewelry, home décor or just any gift; Cleaners • Monarch Bay Cleaners • Pacifi c Dry Cleaners • Raymar Silks • Roxanne’s • Sea Styles • Shades of Red • Gift Shop at the The Upstairs Store has it. Drop by and pick up Cleaners • Royal Cleaners • Sunny Fresh Cleaners • Sunshine Clean- St. Regis • Top Brass • Tutta Bella • Upstairs Store • West Marine • ers • Threads • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Celebrity Cleaners, Silver: Hobie’s Taylor Rosskopf. Photo by Sara Borman 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Golden Galleon; Silver: Hobie something for that special someone or treat Raymar Cleaners

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BEST HOME DÉCOR AND FURNISHINGS

THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE 34525 Golden Lantern Street, Gold Lantern 949.496.1424, www.downstairsstore.com “We know most of our customers by name, even regulars from out of state. We love to provide a high level of customer service and it keeps people coming back,” said owner Louise Olson. Head to The Downstairs Store located in the Dana Point harbor! With constantly rotating merchandise no two visits to the store are the same. Give it a visit and see what treasure you can discover. —AS BELLA BAZAAR 34091 Pacifi c Coast Hwy,949.429.6200, Silver Lantern www.bellabazaar.com

NOMINEES • Bella Bazaar • Downstairs Store • Ganahl Lumber • Jeddy’s Interiors • McCool Flowers • Ocean Institute Gift Shop • Stats • Timeless Teak • Treasures • Tutta Bella • Upstairs Store • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Upstairs Store; Silver: McKee & Co. BEST PLACE TO BUY FLOWERS

McCOOL FLOWERS 32585 Golden Lantern, Suite J, Gold Lantern 949.488.7988, www.mccoolfl owers.com From formal dance corsages for high school- ers to wedding fl owers for your special day, McCool Flowers has it all. Stop in to speak with a talented fl oral designer eager to create a Killer Dana’s Eric Simons. Photo by Sara Borman beautiful design you are sure to love. If you’re in a hurry, they also stock gorgeous freshly made stay hollow giving surfers many chances at get- makes this park an ideal setting for a wedding. arrangements every day. McCool Flowers has BEST SURF SHOP ting barreled. —AS Heritage Park plays host to a number of city become a community favorite and part of many events such as the Shakespeare Festival. —AS local families’ holiday traditions by hosting an KILLER DANA DOHENY STATE BEACH annual Holiday Open House complete with 24621 Del Prado, 949.489.8380, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, LANTERN BAY PARK 949.496.6171, www,ocparks.com refreshments, carolers and a visit from Santa Gold Lantern www.killerdana.com 25111 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Silver Lantern Silver Lantern 949.248.3530 himself. —AS Unbeatable selection at unbeatable prices is NOMINEES • Doheny • Gravels • Salt Creek • Dana Strands • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Salt Creek; Silver: Dana NOMINEES • Baby Beach • Bluff Top Trail • Badlands Park • Canyon why Killer Dana has once again nailed down the Strands BROWNE’S FLOWERS gold for the second straight year. Not only is Park • Capistrano Beach • Creekside Park • Dana Point Harbor • 31456 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.661.4748, Doheny State Park • Dana Point Harbor Island • Palisades Gazebo • Silver Lantern www.brownesfl owers.com the surf apparel sharp and couth, but the gear Harry Otsubo Community Gardens • Heritage Park • Highland Park • is solid. Also, if you’re ever looking for a new or BEST BEACH Lantern Bay Park • Ocean Institute • Pines Park • Sampson Overview NOMINEES • Beach Flower • Browne’s Flowers • Farmer’s Market Gazebo • Salt Creek Beach Park • Sea Canyon • Sea Terrace Park • Flower Girl • Iva Bloom • McCool Flowers • Ralph’s • Salt Creek used board to dig on for that next sweet barrel • Shipwreck Park • Sunset Park • Thunderbird Park • Vista Park at Flowers • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Browne’s Flowers; Silver: McCool this place will get you moving again and hook SALT CREEK BEACH Strand • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Pines Park; Silver: Strands Park Flowers you up without breaking the bank. Ride on! 33333 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.923.2280, Gold Lantern www.ocparks.com/saltcreekbeach “This is a local spot where everyone comes,” With ample parking, a snack bar, showers and Kayla Brawner, fl oor salesperson, said. “I would restrooms this beautiful stretch of sand is a BEST PLACE TO TAKE say the staff that works here handle customers favorite among both locals and tourists. The OUT-OF-TOWNERS really well, providing excellent customer service, beach sits below the Ritz-Carlton and can be while at the same time trying to make every accessed easily via a paved path from the park- DANA POINT HARBOR visit that much better so you’ll come back again ing lot on Ritz-Carlton Drive. Though the walk Gold Lantern 949.923.2255, danapointharbor.com and again.” —DZ down is easy, some may fi nd the uphill return With top-notch dining, boutique shops, fi shing HOBIE trip a bit strenuous. Most visitors agree that the trips, legendary bars, the Catalina ferry and 24825 Del Prado, 949.496.2366, walk back up to the parking lot is worth it—and much more, Dana Point Harbor is a must-stop Silver Lantern www.hobie.com for all visitors to town. —NG a good workout for the “glutes” too. —AS NOMINEES • Girl in Curl • Hobie • Infi nity Surfboards • Jack’s Surfboards • Killer Dana • OC Surf and Sport • 2008 WINNERS • DANA STRAND BEACH OCEAN INSTITUTE Gold: Killer Dana; Silver: Hobie 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Silver Lantern Silver Lantern 949.496.2274, ocean-institute.org NOMINEES • Baby Beach • Capistrano Beach • Doheny • Monarch Beach • Salt Creek • Dana Strands • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Salt NOMINEES • Beach House • Bella Napoli • Blaz’n Blenders • Blue BEST SURF BREAK Creek; Silver: Dana Strand Lantern Gazebo • Brio Tuscany Grille • Cannons • Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari • Cassanova Ristorante • Chart House • Coffee Importers • Dana Point Harbor • Dana Point Yacht Club • Dana SALT CREEK BEST PARK Wharf Sportfi shing & Whale Watching • Doheny State Beach • 33333 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.923.2280, Gemmell’s • Harbor Grill • Harpoon Henry’s • Hennessey’s Tavern • Gold Lantern www.ocparks.com/saltcreekbeach Heritage Park • Infi nity Surfboards • Jon’s Fish Market • Killer Dana Salt Creek has always been a fave among surf- HERITAGE PARK • Kings Club Barbershop • Laguna Cliffs Marriott • Lantern Bay Park 25111 Dana Point Harbor Drive, • Luciana’s • Mahe’ • Monarch Bay Club • Ocean Institute • Proud ers. The waves here are often fast, steep and Gold Lantern 949.248.3530 Mary’s • R.J.’s Cafe • Renaissance • Ritz Carlton • Salt Creek Beach challenging offering up thrills for recreational One of the most picturesque parks in Dana • Scoop Deck • Smokey’s House of BBQ • St. Regis Monarch Bay Cathy McCool of McCool Flowers. and competitive surfers alike. Long lefts peeling Point, Heritage Park offers a great view over- Resort • Strand Beach • Taco Surf • The Ocean Institute • Turk’s • Photo by Sara Borman Vista Park at Headlands • Wind & Sea • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: off the point and rights straight out front often looking the harbor and the large grassy area Dana Point Harbor; Silver: Chart House

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BEST CITY EVENT BEST YACHT/BOAT SERVICING/MAINTENANCE FESTIVAL OF WHALES Gold Lantern 949.496.5794, www.festivalofwhales.com COMPANY The annual celebration of the migration of the California Gray Whale has become a two MISSION HULL weekend extravaganza with parades, parties, Gold Lantern 24681 Aquilla Drive, 949.493.2321 whale watching cruises, live music and much “We’ve been in the harbor for 34 years and a lot more. This year’s event will be held March 6-7 of our clients have been with us for that entire and March 13-14. —NG time,” said owner Dave Greuel. “We take great pride in our work and treat our customers the TURKEY TROT way we would like to be treated ourselves.” —AS Silver Lantern www.turkeytrot.com NOMINEES • 4th of July • Boat Show • Boat Parade of Lights • Dana DANA POINT SHIPYARD Point Grand Prix • Shakespeare Festival • Doheny Blues Festival • Silver Lantern 34671 Puerto Place, 949.661.1313, Arts Festival • Festival of Whales • Movies in the Park • Concerts in www.danapoint-shipyard.com the Park • Surf Fest • Tall Ships Festival • Turkey trot • Wag-A-Thon • Winter Festival • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Festival of Whales; Silver: NOMINEES • Aqua Tech • Aventura Sailing • Captain’s Choice • Tall Ships Festival Custom Yacht Service • Dana Point Marine Services • Dan Brown • Dana Point Shipyard • Dana Point Yacht Maintenance • Detail Depot • Dick Simon Yachts • Dolphin Divers • John Ross Marine • Marine BEST WEDDING VENUE Care & Repair • Mariner’s Yacht & Ship Brokerage • Mission Hull • Nordhavn • Outbound Yacht Services • Philip McSherry Refrigeration • Sea Power Marine • South Mountain Yachts • The Glass Bottom DANA POINT YACHT CLUB Boat • Tony Cozad Yacht Services • VMG Sails • West Marine • 24399 Dana Drive, 949.496.2900, White Water Marine • 2008 WINNERS (Last year the word “ser- Gold Lantern www.dpyc.org vice” was not specifi ed as maintenance services) • Gold: Dana Island Yachts; Silver: Curlew Charters For beautiful harbor views and spectacular sun- sets plan your special day at Dana Point Yacht Best wedding venue: Dana Point Yacht Club. Photo by Sara Borman Club. The elegant and romantic feel are part of BEST HULL AND BOTTOM what makes it the best wedding venue in the BEST TACKLE SHOP said David Myers, owner. “We know the town; CLEANER area. With chandeliers and high-vaulted ceilings we know the people; we know the fi shing.” An- the banquet room is second to none. —SL THE JIG STOP other aspect of what makes this shop special is DOLPHIN DIVERS Gold Lantern 24382 Caracas St., 949.661.6878 LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT Gold Lantern 34186 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., 949.496.3555, the travel department, so if you are interested in Silver Lantern RESORT & SPA www.jigstop.com taking your fi shing trip on the road, talk with the “We are honest, have integrity and answer 25135 Park Lantern, 888.476.2405, www.lagunacliffs.com For 46 years The Jig Stop has been serving its tour department and let their travel experts plan the phone. In a nutshell we do what we are customers in Dana Point and the surrounding NOMINEES • Blue Lantern Inn • Cannons • Chart House • Dana every aspect of your trip. —SL supposed to do,” said owner Jeff Barnett.“Our Point Harbor • Dana Point Yacht Club • Doheny Beach • Dana Point area. It is known to be the largest seller of salt- consistent quality earns customer loyalty.” —AS Sailing and Event Center • Heritage Park • Laguna Cliffs Marriott water fi shing equipment locally. The shop offers DANA WHARF SPORTFISH- • Lantern Bay Park • Monarch Bay Club • Ocean Institute • Park ED REINER DIVING (TIE) a huge selection, low prices, and knowledge- Silver Lantern ING AND WHALE WATCHING over Strand in Niguel Shores • Pines Park • Ritz Carlton • Salt Creek 34675 Golden Lantern Street, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com Silver Lantern 760.721.1928, www.edreinerdiving.com Beach • Salt Creek Grille • Sampson Overview Gazebo • St. Regis able help backed by years of experience. What Monarch Beach • St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church • NOMINEES • Ace Hardware • Dana Wharf Sportfi shing • Hogan’s DANA HARBOR MARINE 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Laguna Cliffs Marriott; Silver: Blue Lantern makes The Jig Stop the best pick for a tackle Bait & Tackle • Jig Stop • Moody Marlin • West Marine • 2008 WIN- Gazebo shop? “We know the area better than anybody,” NERS • Gold: Jig Stop; Silver: Dana Wharf Sportfi shing Silver Lantern SERVICE (TIE) 11 Brighton Place, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.6762

NOMINEES • Bare Bottoms Boat Cleaning • Dana Harbor Marine Service • Dana Point Marine Services • Dana Point Shipyard • Dana Point Yacht Maintenance • Dolphin Divers • Ed Reiner Diving • Efi shensea Marine • Leading Edge Yacht Services • Mission Hull • Ocean Divers • Ocean Diving Services • Pacifi co Yacht Services • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Ed Reiner Diving; Silver: Dolphin Divers

BEST HARBOR RECREATION/EXCURSION

DANA WHARF SPORTFISH- BEST YACHT CLUB Gold Lantern ING AND WHALE WATCHING 34675 Golden Lantern, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com DANA POINT YACHT CLUB From sportfi shing and dolphin and whale watch- 24399 Dana Drive, 949.496.2900, ing to cruising the harbor, Dana Wharf offers Gold Lantern www.dpyc.org Dubbed “the friendliest yacht club on the coast” many opportunities for fun in the waters around the Dana Point Yacht Club offers its members a Dana Point. Seasonal nighttime squid fi shing wide range of benefi ts. Owned by the members, trips also offer an adrenaline pumping fast and the club offers social gatherings, activities and furious experience for more adventurous types. boat racing for its members and guests. —JA This full-service outfi tter has rental rods/reels, tackle and supplies—all the gear needed to reel DANA WEST YACHT CLUB in the catch of the day. —AS Silver Lantern 24601 Dana Dr., 949.661.1185, www.dwyc.org CAPT. DAVE’S DOLPHIN NOMINEES • Aventura Sailing • Dana Point Yacht Club • Dana West Silver Lantern & WHALE SAFARI Yacht Club • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Dana Point Yacht Club; Silver: 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.488.2828, Dana West Yacht Club www.dolphinsafari.com NOMINEES • Aventura Sailing Association • Boat Rides with Santa • Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari • Catalina Express • Catalina Flyer • Curlew Yacht Charter • Boat Parade of Lights • Dana Point Youth Center • Dana Wharf Sportfi shing & Whale Watching • Dana Point Yacht Club • Jet Skiing • Kayaking • Ocean Institute • Seahorse Sportfi shing • Stand Up Paddling • Turkey Trot • Wag-a-thon • Dana Wharf Sportfi shing and Whale Watching. Photo by Sara Borman Walking the Harbor • Westwind Sailing • 2008 WINNERS • Gold: Dana Wharf Sportfi shing; Silver: Dana Point Jet Ski

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